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Information governing NIH non-FTE fellowship awards, including leave, telework, exceptional extensions, outside activities, reasonable accommodations, and more.
Fellowship agreement policies
Research conduct and integrity policies
Professional conduct in the workplace policies
Who to contact for policy guidance and questions
For non-FTE fellows (IRTA, CRTA, Visiting Fellow):
- OITE at OITE-private@nih.gov
- Your IC training director and training office (who work closely with OITE and may direct you to us).
- NIH Division of International Services (DIS)
For FTE fellows (Research Fellow, Clinical Fellow):
- NIH Office of Human Resources.
- Your IC training director and training office.
- NIH Division of International Services (DIS).
- ACGME and Medical Education Program leadership.
Additional information
Health insurance
All non-FTE fellows must have adequate health insurance coverage to participate in a fellowship at NIH. This requirement may be satisfied by a policy held by the fellow or under someone else's name with the fellow identified as a family member.
Fellows who work more than 30 hours per week for greater than 60 days may receive a stipend supplement to cover the full cost of health insurance through the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES) for individuals and families.
Loan deferments
The OITE can process loan deferment forms for postbacs or postdoc fellows, and students in the Medical Research Scholars Program. Students in the Graduate Partnerships Program (GPP) should reach out to their educational institution for loan deferment information. Detailed information on the loan deferment process can be found on the about loan deferments page.
Contact us
Reach out to us with questions at OITE-private@nih.gov.
