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The NIH Intramural Research Program is home to nearly 5000 trainees and fellows with many different research interests and career goals. We are a diverse and vibrant community with training programs at all educational levels. We invite you to learn more about our research training programs and hope to see you on campus! These intramural training programs are coordinated by the NIH OITE in collaboration with the IC training offices.
Research Training Programs
College Students or Recent College Graduates
Summer Internship Program
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH. Learn more about SIP and apply.
Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP)
A college scholarship program for undergraduate students committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science research. Learn more about UGSP and apply.
Postbac Program
An opportunity for recent college graduates to spend one or two years performing full-time research in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH. Learn more about the Postbac Program and apply.
Graduate Partnerships Program (GPP)
An opportunity for graduate students to perform research within the NIH Intramural Research Program while enrolled in a doctoral program in the U.S. or abroad. Learn more about GPP and apply.
Doctoral Students
Summer Internship Program
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH. Learn more about SIP and apply.
Graduate Partnerships Program (GPP)
An opportunity for graduate students to perform research within the NIH Intramural Research Program while enrolled in a doctoral program in the U.S. or abroad. Learn more about GPP and apply.
NIH Medical Research Scholars Program
A research immersion program for medical, dental, and veterinary students. Participants begin in July and must commit to 10.5 months of participation. Visit the NIH Medical Research Scholars Program for application and additional program information. *This program is coordinated by the Office of Clinical Research Training and Medical Education.
Postdoctoral Fellows
This program is for recent doctoral degree recipients interested in further developing their research skills while exploring research and research-related careers. These are full-time research positions in one of the NIH Institutes and Centers (IC) in the NIH Intramural Research Program. Research groups are located on all NIH campuses, including the main campus in Bethesda, MD. Learn more about becoming an NIH Intramural Postdoc.
Contact Us
Reach out to us with questions at OITE@nih.gov.