1. NIH INTRAMURAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Dr. Sharon L. Milgram Director, NIH OITE milgrams@od.nih.gov

2. NIH Intramural Research Program The Nation’s Biomedical Research Institution  Research enterprise in 24 NIH ICs  Campuses in MD, NC, AZ, MI, and MT  Basic, translational and clinical research  Training opportunities for students and fellows at all levels

3. Trans-NIH Training Opportunities

4. The OITE (www.training.nih.gov)  A trans-NIH resource to help our trainees develop scientific and professional skills  Home of the NIH Science Career Services Center  We share educational and training resources with colleagues in the extramural community  Many workshops available by videocast and podcast  Science Career Blog  Jobs board and job search resources  Visit campuses for professional and career development workshops  Arrange NIH visits for classes and student groups  NIH Intramural Science Linked-In Group

5. NIH Intramural SIP Eight+ week research experience at all levels  High School  College (including the CCSEP)  Medical/Dental  Graduate (MS, MPH, PhD, PharmD, PsyD, etc) Opportunities on all NIH campuses; paid and volunteer opportunities available Many workshops, journal clubs, and educational opportunities Access to pre-graduate/pre-professional advising and career counseling End-of-summer poster session

6. NIH Intramural Postbac Programs Paid internships in an NIH intramural research group  Across many disciplines  One or two years Two programs:  Within two years of graduation: Postbac IRTA Program  After two years: Technical IRTA Program All NIH postbacs are eligible to participate in the NIH Academy Health Disparities Training Program Many workshops, journal clubs, and educational opportunities Access to pre-graduate/pre-professional advising and career counseling End-of-year poster session

7. The Selection Process (SIP and Postbac)  Apply on-line  NIH Investigators (PIs) or their surrogates search the application database  Typically by keyword  Some gate with a minimum GPA  Contact with PIs is critical  Search NIH ANNUAL REPORTS by keyword  Send science-focused personalized emails (NED)  Interviews are by phone or in person  Offers can be made anytime  Most summer interns starts in May/June  Most postbacs start in July - August

8. The Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) Provides up to $20,000/yr to cover educational expenses for undergraduates Eligibility:  U.S. citizen or permanent resident  GPA ≥ 3.3  Extreme financial need  Major in a field relevant to biomedical research All UGSP Scholars  Participate in SIP the year following the scholarship year  must work in the NIH IRP for one year in return for each scholarship year

9. UGSP Application Details On-line application at www.training.nih.govwww.training.nih.gov Application differs substantially from SIP and postbac applications Financial aid office must verify financial need before deadline for consideration A central committee screens completed applications, interviews finalists by phone, and selects scholars Scholars visit NIH for lab placement and interviews with NIH Pis

10. Graduate Partnership Program  Allows Ph.D. and combined degree students to do all or part of their dissertation research in the NIH IRP  Many workshops and educational programs including new Translational Medicine Training Program  Potential expansion of NIH Academy to include graduate students in 2013  Students can apply through one of two pathways:  Individual agreement pathway  Institutional agreement pathway

11. NIH Postdoc Basics Eligibility: < 5 years of relevant research experience since receipt of the doctoral degree Appointment for up to 5 years; may be promoted to Research Fellow for up to 3 additional years International postdocs are funded as Postdoc-Visiting Fellows and come to NIH on the J1 visa program First year stipend: $44,000 - $50,400 $10,000 supplements for some specialties (chemistry, engineering, math) Health insurance provided: individual or family

12. Finding Quality Mentorship “One size does not fit all” in research training Science first, but focus on more than the science Pay attention to the research and training environment  Types of collaborations available, level of independence, management style, availability for support and guidance, training resources within the group, encouragement for training outside of the group, etc.  Outcomes for previous fellows  Talk with current and previous members Read information on finding mentors at https://www.training.nih.gov/mentoring_guidelines https://www.training.nih.gov/mentoring_guidelines

13. Skills All Scientists Need  Technical  Problem solving  Ethics and Responsible Conduct of Research  Communication  Verbal and written  Technical and non-technical  Team Science  The Managements  Project, people, self, relationships, money, time, stress  Leadership  Teaching & Mentoring

14. What Does the OITE Offer? Written communication courses Oral communication workshops English language and American culture workshops Grant writing workshops Scientists Teaching Science Program Career Advancement Toolkit (CAT) Tracks Going to Graduate/Going to Professional Schools Series Leadership training, management and interpersonal skills development Annual NIH Career Symposium and International Opportunities Expo Access to the NIH Science Career Services Center

15. Assumptions Underlying Our Efforts Trainees must know and use resources  Orientation programs, handbook, moving guide Implicit rules and expectations must be made explicit  Orientation program, goal setting, and progress reports Trainees need excellent mentorship in and out of the research environment Students must develop an awareness of their strengths and developmental needs; learning, communication, conflict, and assertiveness style; motivations and inner-drivers  Support services, including mental health and counseling, must be available and regularly discussed  Mentor training can have a big impact

16. A collaborative and interactive community focused on:  doing and supporting outstanding research - in all areas  science education - at all levels  global health partnerships – in many scientific disciplines We have:  outstanding resources - for science and for training  opportunities for training and career advancement - at NIH and beyond  access to the rich and diverse culture of the Metro DC area Why NIH?

17. Useful Web Sites www.nih.gov for main NIH web site and links to IC webpages www.nih.gov For more on the IRP: www.irp.nih.govwww.irp.nih.gov Training at NIH (OITE): www.training.nih.govwww.training.nih.gov Clinical Research Opportunities (OCRTME): http://www.cc.nih.gov/training/index.html Videocasts and other online resources: https://www.training.nih.gov/nih_resources https://www.training.nih.gov/nih_resources NIH Annual Reports: http://intramural.nih.gov/searchhttp://intramural.nih.gov/search NIH Enterprise Directory (NED): http://ned.nih.govhttp://ned.nih.gov Job opportunities at NIH and in the IRP: http://www.jobs.nih.gov/ http://www.jobs.nih.gov/

18. You (or your students) can reach me at milgrams@od.nih.gov milgrams@od.nih.gov See www.training.nih.gov for information for training opportunities in the NIH IRP and to access our on-line career resourceswww.training.nih.gov