Involvement, Awards and Grants | NIEHS

Awards

Learn about the numerous award opportunities within NIH as a whole, and those specific to NIEHS.

We hold annual Communication Challenges for all NIEHS fellows. The top scoring Postdoctoral and Postbaccalaureate fellows are awarded with Professional Development awards.

Fellow of the Year

NIEHS recognizes an outstanding fellow each year with a $1,500 travel award.

Fellows Award for Research Excellence (FARE)

NIH recognizes the top research being conducted by fellows each year in the form of a "Fellow Award for Research Excellence," including a $1,500 travel award.

Mentor of the Year

NIEHS Fellows recognize an outstanding mentor each year during Science Days.

Miscellaneous Awards

Learn about various other NIH & Non-NIH awards won by NIEHS fellows.

NIH Postbac Poster Day Awards

Each year, NIH recognizes the postbacs who score in the top 20% of all posters presented at NIH Postbac Poster Day with Outstanding Poster Awards.

NIH Summer Mentor Award

NIH provides funding for a summer intern to a qualified fellow; awardees also receive mentorship training.

Science Day Awards

Each year, NIEHS fellows are awarded with $1,500 travel awards for best oral and poster presentations during NIEHS' Science Days.

Committees

Career Symposium Planning Committee

This committee organizes a symposium that serves over 400 attendees with ~60 invited career professionals.

ELITE Consortium

The "Enhancing Local Industry Transitions through Exploration" (ELITE) Consortium organizes site visits to local industries.

NIEHS Trainees Assembly

All NIEHS fellows form the NIEHS Trainees’ Assembly. Their leadership committee has ~19 subcommittees and/or liaison positions across NIH and NIEHS.

Grants

Before You Apply - Policies

Learn about the first steps NIEHS fellows should take before applying for grants and fellowships.

Grant Peer Review Board

Chance to give and receive peer feedback on grants.

NIEHS Fellow Grant Winners

See examples of successful NIEHS fellow grant winners.

Pre-Vetted Funding for NIEHS Fellows

Discover examples of pre-vetted funding opportunities that NIEHS fellow can apply for.

Yearly Events

NIEHS hosts a number of events throughout the year. See below for events that are primarily tailored to fellows.

Career Symposium

This symposium serves ~400 attendees and features ~60 invited career professionals who share their expertise through workshops, panel discussions, and resume reviews.

Fellow Appreciation

Each year, NIEHS recognizes the contributions that fellows make to the research enterprise with a full week of activities.

NIEHS Science Day

NIEHS hosts annual 'Science Days' to allow researchers to showcase their scientific achievements.