Graduate, Ph.D., & Postdoctoral Training
The NIH Intramural Program has paused the recruitment of IRTAs, CRTAs, and Visiting Fellows in all training programs pending guidance from Health and Human Services. Check back daily for updates.
Discover NIDDK's on-campus training programs and benefits available to graduate, Ph.D., and postdoctoral trainees.
Programs
NIDDK offers research training and mentorship in leading-edge labs and clinical facilities at NIDDK campuses in Bethesda, MD or Phoenix, AZ. Applications may be due months in advance.
Graduate Partnerships Program (GPP)
An opportunity for graduate students to perform research at NIH labs and facilities while enrolled in a doctoral program in the U.S. or abroad.
NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (SIP)
An opportunity for students in high school (18+), college, graduate, or professional school to spend a summer working shoulder to shoulder with visionary researchers and celebrated investigators in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
NIDDK Intramural Research Program (IRP) Postdoctoral Fellowships
An opportunity for recent doctoral degree recipients to spend one or three years (no more than five years) performing full-time research in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
If you’re enrolled in a master’s program and interested in interning at NIH during the academic year, you may be eligible for the Academic Internship Program. Doctoral students are not eligible to apply.
Already Have a Master’s Degree?
You may be eligible for Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Awards (IRTAs). In this program, recent college graduates who are planning to apply to graduate or professional (medical, dental, or pharmacy) school spend 1-2 years working side-by-side with leading scientists in biomedical research.Questions About Your Eligibility?
Contact our Fellows Career Development Recruitment Office.
Joining NIDDK is one of the best decisions I have made. Here, you can find many training opportunities and people who can help you succeed in your scientific career.
Benefits and Services
NIDDK offers additional perks and resources to graduate, Ph.D., and postdoctoral trainees to support their participation.
- Benefits and Other Compensation: explore financial and lifestyle support, from stipends to subsidized public transportation, insurance coverage, and family-friendly policies
- Professional Development, Conferences, and Leadership Opportunities: join committees, workshops, networking events, and scientific conferences
- Awards and Honors: compete for prestigious awards, including travel funds and stipends
- Research Education: continue learning by using leading-edge technology and participating in interactive research and innovation workshops
- Community: find like-minded peers in a supportive environment, attend seminars, and join groups with common scientific interests
- Training Support Offices: receive comprehensive assistance tailored to your administrative and career development needs from NIDDK and NIH-wide offices
You can also access the NIH Advanced Trainee Handbook (PDF, 1.51 MB) for other information.
Are you with a career services or counseling office? Contact our Fellows Career Development and Recruitment Office with inquiries