NIH Visiting Fellow Program (National Institutes of Health)
Program Description
The NIH Visiting Fellow Program provides premier research training for foreign biomedical scientists working alongside world-renowned NIH investigators in Bethesda labs equipped with unprecedented cutting-edge research technologies.
Eligibility & Requirements
• Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DDS) with less than 5 years of postdoctoral experience.
• Exceptional research publication record in high-impact journals.
• Written sponsorship by an Intramural NIH Principal Investigator.
• Exceptional research publication record in high-impact journals.
• Written sponsorship by an Intramural NIH Principal Investigator.
How to Apply
Contact NIH Principal Investigators directly to secure lab placement, then submit official NIH Visiting Program documentation.
Benefits & Funding
• Full annual stipend ($58,200 - $70,000/year depending on experience).
• Comprehensive health insurance for fellow and eligible dependents.
• Travel allowance for scientific conferences.
• J-1 visa sponsorship and relocation allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance for fellow and eligible dependents.
• Travel allowance for scientific conferences.
• J-1 visa sponsorship and relocation allowance.
Recommended Skills
Advanced Laboratory Research
Cell Culture
Genomics
Data Analysis
Important Application & Program Notes
Securing an NIH lab sponsor is mandatory before formal application.