Careers & Training | NIAID

NIAID offers many ways of participating in the support of our mission of finding better methods of disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Find a scientific or administrative career or training opportunity at NIAID campuses; explore training and career development grants; or learn what is required and available once you have a grant.

Scientists working in a lab

NIAID Careers

NIAID scientists study all aspects of infectious diseases, from bench to bedside. With the help of support and administrative staff, they work to find ever better methods of disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatments

Students working in the lab beside one of their postdoc mentors.

Research Training at NIAID Campuses

To promote and develop the next generation of biomedical researchers, NIAID is committed to offering a broad spectrum of training opportunities to individuals from varying educational backgrounds, ranging from high school graduate to postdoctoral level. 

Grants for Use at Other Organizations

Training and Career Development Grant Programs for Use at Other Organizations

NIAID uses a variety of funding mechanisms to develop and support the next generation of biomedical researchers — people just entering graduate school, finishing their doctorates, or coming in from other fields. These awards enable promising scientists to gain education and experience.