nih intramural training opportunities dr. sharon l. milgram director, nih oite [email protected]
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NIH Intramural Research Program
The Nation’s Biomedical
Research Institution
Research enterprise in 24 NIH ICs
Campuses in MD, NC, AZ, MI, and MT
Basic, translational and clinical research
Training opportunities for students and fellows at all levels
Trans-NIH Training Opportunities
The OITE (www.training.nih.gov)
A trans-NIH resource to help our trainees develop scientific and professional skills
Home of the NIH Science Career Services CenterWe share educational and training resources with
colleagues in the extramural community Many workshops available by videocast and podcast Science Career Blog Jobs board and job search resources Visit campuses for professional and career development workshops Arrange NIH visits for classes and student groups NIH Intramural Science Linked-In Group
NIH Intramural SIP Eight+ week research experience at all levels
High School College (including the CCSEP) Medical/Dental Graduate (MS, MPH, PhD, PharmD, PsyD, etc)
Opportunities on all NIH campuses; paid and volunteer opportunities available
Many workshops, journal clubs, and educational opportunities
Access to pre-graduate/pre-professional advising and career counseling
End-of-summer poster session
NIH Intramural Postbac Programs Paid internships in an NIH intramural research group
Across many disciplines One or two years
Two programs: Within two years of graduation: Postbac IRTA Program After two years: Technical IRTA Program
All NIH postbacs are eligible to participate in the NIH Academy Health Disparities Training Program
Many workshops, journal clubs, and educational opportunities Access to pre-graduate/pre-professional advising and career
counseling End-of-year poster session
The Selection Process (SIP and Postbac) Apply on-line NIH Investigators (PIs) or their surrogates search the
application database Typically by keyword Some gate with a minimum GPA
Contact with PIs is critical Search NIH ANNUAL REPORTS by keyword
Send science-focused personalized emails (NED)
Interviews are by phone or in person Offers can be made anytime
Most summer interns starts in May/June Most postbacs start in July - August
The Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP)
Provides up to $20,000/yr to cover educational expenses for undergraduates
Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident GPA ≥ 3.3 Extreme financial need Major in a field relevant to biomedical research
All UGSP Scholars Participate in SIP the year following the scholarship year must work in the NIH IRP for one year in return for each
scholarship year
UGSP Application Details
On-line application at www.training.nih.gov Application differs substantially from SIP and postbac
applications Financial aid office must verify financial need before
deadline for consideration A central committee screens completed applications,
interviews finalists by phone, and selects scholars Scholars visit NIH for lab placement and interviews
with NIH Pis
Graduate Partnership Program
Allows Ph.D. and combined degree students to do all or part of their dissertation research in the NIH IRP
Many workshops and educational programs including new Translational Medicine Training Program
Potential expansion of NIH Academy to include graduate students in 2013
Students can apply through one of two pathways: Individual agreement pathway Institutional agreement pathway
NIH Postdoc Basics
Eligibility: < 5 years of relevant research experience since receipt of the doctoral degree
Appointment for up to 5 years; may be promoted to Research Fellow for up to 3 additional years
International postdocs are funded as Postdoc-Visiting Fellows and come to NIH on the J1 visa program
First year stipend: $44,000 - $50,400 $10,000 supplements for some specialties (chemistry,
engineering, math) Health insurance provided: individual or family
Finding Quality Mentorship
“One size does not fit all” in research training Science first, but focus on more than the science Pay attention to the research and training environment
Types of collaborations available, level of independence, management style, availability for support and guidance, training resources within the group, encouragement for training outside of the group, etc.
Outcomes for previous fellows Talk with current and previous members
Read information on finding mentors at https://www.training.nih.gov/mentoring_guidelines
Skills All Scientists NeedTechnicalProblem solvingEthics and Responsible Conduct of ResearchCommunication
Verbal and written Technical and non-technical
Team ScienceThe Managements
Project, people, self, relationships, money, time, stress
LeadershipTeaching & Mentoring
What Does the OITE Offer?
Written communication courses Oral communication workshops English language and American culture workshops Grant writing workshops Scientists Teaching Science Program Career Advancement Toolkit (CAT) Tracks Going to Graduate/Going to Professional Schools Series Leadership training, management and interpersonal skills
development Annual NIH Career Symposium and International
Opportunities Expo Access to the NIH Science Career Services Center
Assumptions Underlying Our Efforts Trainees must know and use resources
Orientation programs, handbook, moving guide
Implicit rules and expectations must be made explicit Orientation program, goal setting, and progress reports
Trainees need excellent mentorship in and out of the research environment
Students must develop an awareness of their strengths and developmental needs; learning, communication, conflict, and assertiveness style; motivations and inner-drivers
Support services, including mental health and counseling, must be available and regularly discussed
Mentor training can have a big impact
A collaborative and interactive community focused on: doing and supporting outstanding research - in all areas science education - at all levels global health partnerships – in many scientific disciplines
We have: outstanding resources - for science and for training opportunities for training and career advancement - at NIH and
beyond access to the rich and diverse culture of the Metro DC area
Why NIH?
Useful Web Sites www.nih.gov for main NIH web site and links to IC
webpages For more on the IRP: www.irp.nih.gov Training at NIH (OITE): www.training.nih.gov Clinical Research Opportunities (OCRTME):
http://www.cc.nih.gov/training/index.html Videocasts and other online resources:
https://www.training.nih.gov/nih_resources NIH Annual Reports: http://intramural.nih.gov/search NIH Enterprise Directory (NED): http://ned.nih.gov Job opportunities at NIH and in the IRP:
http://www.jobs.nih.gov/
You (or your students) can reach me at [email protected]
See www.training.nih.gov for information for training opportunities in the NIH IRP and to
access our on-line career resources