at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Research Training and Career Development Programs
at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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The National Institutes of Health

• Located in Bethesda, MD
• The Federal governments primary agency for
  biomedical research
• Composed of 25 Centers and Institutes

Washington, DC
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

• NIHs second largest institute
• FY 2000 budget 2 billion dollars
• In 1999

• 850 full-time employees
• funded 4,120 extramural research grants
• supported 1,500 trainees
• intramural budget 119 million dollars

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Scope of the NHLBIs Responsibilities

• Preventing, treating, and curing diseases of the
• Heart
• Lung
• Blood Vessels
• Blood
• Ensuring safe blood resources
• Combating sleep disorders

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Research at the NHLBI

• Animal Medicine and Surgery
• Biochemistry
• Biochemical Genetics
• Biophysical Chemistry
• Cardiac Energetics
• Cardiology
• Cell Biology
• Cell Signaling
• Hematology

• Kidney and Electrolyte Metabolism
• Molecular Biology
• Molecular Cardiology
• Molecular Disease
• Molecular Hematology
• Molecular Immunology
• Pathology
• Pulmonary-Critical Care Medicine
• Vascular Biology

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Available Programs

• High School Students
• Undergraduate Students
• Predoctoral (Graduate, Medical, or
• Dental) Students
• Postdoctoral Individuals
• New Independent Researchers
• Established Researchers

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Programs for Faculty Applicants

• Support Training and Research for
• Yourself
• Junior Faculty in need of mentors
• Students and Postdoctoral Fellows

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Citizenship Requirements

• Positions are open to individuals who are U.S.
  citizens, noncitizen nationals, or have legal
  permanent resident status.
• Persons on temporary or student visas are not
  eligible.

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Are you interested in . . .

• . . .working as a Scientist in a Research
  Laboratory?

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Are you interested in . . .

• . . .becoming a doctor, nurse, or other health
  care professional?

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Are you interested in . . .

• . . .learning more about biology?

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Are you interested in . . .

• . . .becoming a veterinarian?

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Are you interested in . . .

• . . . working as an administrative assistant or
  research aide?

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Programs for High School Students

• NIH Summer Employment Program
• NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical
  Research
• Research Supplements for
• Students with Disabilities
• Minority Students

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NIH Summer Employment Program

• Location The NHLBI in Bethesda, Maryland.
• Pay Rate varies with experience and academic
  training.
• Application deadline March 14.
• For more information contact
• Ms. Pam O'Brien
• Phone [phone]
• Email ObrienP_at_nhlbi.nih.gov

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Summer Employment Positions for High School and
College Students

• Clerical
• Clerk
• Clerk-typist
• Accounting clerk
• Office automation clerk

• Non-clerical
• Biological laboratory aide/technician
• Computer clerk/assistant
• Engineering aide

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NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical
Research

• Location The NHLBI in Bethesda, Maryland.
• How to apply Students apply directly to the NIH.
  
• Application deadlines November 15 - March 1.
• For forms and additional information, contact
• Division of Extramural Outreach Information
  Resources
• 301-402-2176

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Research Supplements for High School Students
with Disabilities

• How to apply Principal investigators with
  eligible NHLBI research grants apply on behalf of
  students with disabilities.
• Application deadline At least 3 months before
  the requested start date.
• Salary Up to 2,000, plus up to 1,000 for
  supplies and travel to worksite.
• NHLBI contact
• Dr. Norbert Weber
• Phone [phone], Email WeberN_at_nhlbi.nih.gov

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Research Supplements for Underrepresented
Minority High School Students

• How to apply Principal investigators with
  eligible NHLBI grants apply on behalf of
  students.
• Application deadline At least 3 months before
  the requested start date.
• Salary Up to 2,000, plus up to 1,000 for
  supplies and travel to worksite.
• NHLBI contact
• Dr. Norbert Weber
• Phone [phone], Email WeberN_at_nhlbi.nih.gov

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Advantages of the NHLBI Programs for High School
Students

• Gain practical experience in
• Scientific research
• Government operations
• Working in a professional environment
• Get insight into career possibilities and college
  majors
• Become more competitive for college and
  employment opportunities
• Work with people who have similar career
  interests
• Learn how they made their career choices and what
  paths they explored

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Undergraduate Programs
For All Students

• NIH Summer Employment Program
• NIH Summer Internship Program in
• Biomedical Research

For Students with Disabilities

• Research Supplements for Undergraduate
• Students with Disabilities

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Undergraduate Programs for Minority Students

• NHLBI Short-Term Training for Minority Students
  Program (T35)
• Research Supplements for Underrepresented
  Minority Undergraduate Students
• Biomedical Research Training Program for
  Underrepresented Minorities (BRTPUM)
• NHLBI MARC Summer Research Training Program

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Research Supplements for Underrepresented
Minority Undergraduate Students

• How to apply Principal investigators with
  eligible NHLBI grants apply on behalf of
  students.
• Application deadline At least 3 months before
  the requested start date.
• Salary Up to 6 per hour, plus up to 125 per
  month for travel and supplies.
• NHLBI contact
• Dr. Norbert Weber
• Phone [phone], Email WeberN_at_nhlbi.nih.gov

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Research Supplements for Undergraduate Students
with Disabilities

• How to apply Principal investigators with
  eligible NHLBI research grants apply on behalf of
  students with disabilities.
• Application deadline At least 3 months before
  the requested start date.
• Salary Up to 6 per hour, plus up to 125 per
  month for travel and supplies.
• NHLBI contact
• Dr. Norbert Weber
• Phone [phone], Email WeberN_at_nhlbi.nih.gov

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Advantages of Participating in an NHLBI
Undergraduate Program

• Work with world-class researchers
• Learn about scientific advances
• Perform research contributing to disease
  prevention and treatment
• Gain practical experience
• Become more competitive for medical school,
  graduate school, other research fellowships, and
  employment opportunities

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Short-Term Training for Minority Students Program
(T35)

• Applicants Non-federal U.S. institutions who
  want to offer a research experience to
  underrepresented minority undergraduate,
  graduate, and health professional students.
• Application Deadline Announced annually, usually
  late August.
• Stipend 1,255 per month plus travel, housing,
  and training costs.
• NHLBI Contact
• Dr. Michael Commarato
• Phone [phone], Email CommaraM_at_nih.gov

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NHLBI MARC Summer Research Training Program

• How to apply Honors scholars in the Minority
  Access to Research Careers (MARC) program submit
  a resume, letters of recommendation, a list of
  research interests, and a transcript to the
  NHLBI.
• Location The NHLBI in Bethesda, Maryland.
• Application deadline January 31.
• Stipend 3,000 for 10 weeks plus up to 500 for
  round-trip transportation.
• NHLBI contact
• Dr. Norbert Weber
• Phone [phone], Email WeberN_at_nih.gov

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Biomedical Research Training Program for
Underrepresented Minorities
Applicants Underrepresented minority
undergraduate and graduate students planning to
pursue advanced degrees in the biomedical and
behavioral sciences. Location The NHLBI in
Bethesda, Maryland.
Applications are due October 1 December 31.
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NIH Predoctoral Intramural Research Training
Award for Recent College Graduates

• Applicants Recent college graduates who plan to
  apply to graduate or medical school within the
  next year.
• Location The NHLBI in Bethesda, Maryland.
• Pay 17,600 per year.
• Applications are accepted at any time.
• For additional information, contact
• Office of Education
• National Institutes of Health
• 301-496-2427

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Questions to Consider When Choosing a Training or
Fellowship Program

• Where do I want to train?
• Can I pay back a loan?
• Do I want the opportunity to renew my funding or
  do I want a fixed time period?
• Do I want to apply for the funding or do I want
  my mentor to be responsible for the application?
• What are the stipend, tuition, travel, and other
  benefits?

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Training Opportunities for Predoctoral Students

• NIH Summer Employment Program
• NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical
  Research
• Institutional National Research Service Award
  (T32)
• Institutional National Research Service Award in
  Sleep Research (T32)

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Opportunities for Predoctoral Students with
Disabilities

• Research Supplements for Graduate Research
  Assistants with Disabilities
• Predoctoral Fellowship Awards for Students with
  Disabilities (F31)

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Research Supplements for Graduate Research
Assistants with Disabilities

• Applicants Principal investigators with
  eligible NHLBI grants apply on behalf of the
  individual with disabilities.
• Application deadline At least 3 months before
  the requested start date.
• Stipend Up to 26,000 per year for salary and
  tuition plus an allowance of up to 3,000 for
  supplies and travel.
• For additional information contact
• Dr. Norbert Weber
• Phone [phone], Email WeberN_at_nhlbi.nih.gov

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Predoctoral Fellowship Awards for Students with
Disabilities (F31)

• Applicants Students with disabilities pursuing
  advanced degrees in the biomedical or behavioral
  sciences.
• Application deadlines May 1 and November 15.
• Stipend 15,060 per year plus a tuition and fee
  allowance, and an institutional allowance of
  2,000 per year for other training expenses.
• NHLBI contact
• Ms. Ann Rothgeb
• Phone [phone], Email rothgeba_at_nih.gov

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NIH Summer Employment Program (Graduate Students)

• NHLBI contact
• Ms. Pam O'Brien
• Phone [phone]
• Email ObrienP_at_nhlbi.nih.gov

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NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical
Research (Graduate Students)

• Location NHLBI laboratories in Bethesda,
  Maryland.
• How to apply Students apply directly to the NIH.
  An online application is available through
  www.training.nih.gov/student/sip/catalog/apply.htm
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• Application deadlines November 15 - March 1.

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Local Opportunities for Predoctoral Students

• Institutional National Research Service Award
  (T32)
• Institutional National Research Service Award in
  Sleep Research (T32)

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Institutional National Research Service Award in
Sleep Research (T32)

• Applicants U.S. research institutions
  interested in supporting graduate research
  training in sleep research.
• Stipend 15,060 per year plus up to 2,000 per
  year for training-related expenses. Other
  allowable expenses are tuition, fees, health
  insurance, and travel to scientific meetings.
• Application Deadline May 10.
• NHLBI contact
• Ms. Ann Rothgeb
• Phone [phone], Email rothgeba_at_nih.gov

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Opportunities for Minority Predoctoral Students

• Biomedical Research Training Program for
  Underrepresented Minorities (BRTPUM)
• Predoctoral Fellowship Awards for Minority
  Students (F31)
• Minority Institutional Research Training Program
  (T32)
• Research Supplements for Underrepresented
  Minority Graduate Research Assistants
• Short-Term Training for Minority Students Program
  (T35)
• Minority Access to Research Careers (F34)

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Research Supplements for Underrepresented
Minority Graduate Research Assistants

• Applicants Principal investigators with eligible
  NHLBI grants apply on behalf of students.
• Application deadline At least 3 months before
  the requested start date.
• Salary Salary, benefits, and tuition up to a
  maximum of 26,000 per year plus up to 3,000 per
  year for supplies and travel.
• For additional information contact
• Dr. Norbert Weber
• Phone [phone], Email WeberN_at_nhlbi.nih.gov

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Predoctoral Fellowship Awards for Minority
Students (F31)

• Applicants Underrepresented minority students
  pursuing advanced degrees in the biomedical and
  behavioral sciences.
• Application deadlines May 1 and November 15.
• Stipend 15,060 per year plus a tuition and fee
  allowance and an institutional allowance of
  2,000 per year.
• NHLBI contact
• Ms. Ann Rothgeb
• Phone [phone], Email rothgeba_at_nih.gov

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Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) (F34)

• Applicants Minority predoctoral students and
  postdoctoral fellows at U.S. institutions with a
  minority enrollment of greater than 50 and an
  interest in training graduate students.
• Application deadlines January 10, May 10, and
  September 10.
• Student Stipend 8,800 per year, plus tuition,
  fees, and 2,000 for supplies and travel.
• Postdoctoral Stipend Up to 25,000 per year.
• For additional information, contact the MARC
  Program at 301-594-2849.

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Minority Institutional Research Training Program
(T32)

• Applicants U.S. institutions with a minority
  student enrollment of more than 50 and an
  interest in training graduate students.
• Application deadline Announced annually, usually
  late August.
• Stipend 15,060 per year, up to 2,000 per
  year for training-related costs. Other allowable
  costs are tuition, fees, health insurance, and
  travel to scientific meetings.
• NHLBI contact
• Dr. Sandra Colombini-Hatch
• Phone [phone], Email HatchS_at_nhlbi.nih.gov

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Biomedical Research Training Program for
Underrepresented Minorities

• Applicants Underrepresented minority graduate
  students pursuing advanced degrees in the
  biomedical and behavioral sciences.
• Location The NHLBI in Bethesda, Maryland.
• Stipend 17,950 19,400 per year
• NHLBI contact
• Office of Special Concerns
• 301-496-1763

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Postdoctoral Programs for All Individuals

• NIH Summer Employment Program
• Individual Postdoctoral National Research Service
  Award (F32)
• Institutional National Research Service Award
  (T32)
• Intramural Research Training Award
• Staff Fellowship Program
• Institutional National Research Service Award in
  Sleep Research (T32)

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Postdoctoral Programs for Clinical Researchers

• NIH Summer Employment Program
• Individual Postdoctoral National Research Service
  Award (F32)
• Institutional National Research Service Award
  (T32)
• Intramural Research Training Award
• Staff Fellowship Program
• Institutional National Research Service Award in
  Sleep Research (T32)

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NIH Summer Employment Program (Postdoctoral
Individuals)

• How to apply Individuals apply directly to the
  NIH Employment Office.
• Location The NHLBI in Bethesda, Maryland.
• Application deadline March 14.
• Positions available Biologist, chemist,
  microbiologist, computer specialist,
  writer-editor, statistician.
• Pay 11.17-31.89 per hour.
• NHLBI contact
• Ms. Pam O'Brien
• Phone [phone], Email ObrienP_at_nhlbi.nih.gov

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Individual Postdoctoral National Research Service
Award (F32)

• Applicants Postdoctoral individuals interested
  in biomedical, clinical, or behavioral research
  in cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic, or
  sleep disorders.
• Application deadlines April 5, August 5,
  December 5.
• Stipend 26,916-42,300 per year plus an
  institutional allowance of 4,000 per year. The
  fellow incurs a payback service obligation with
  this award.
• NHLBI contact
• Dr. Sandra Colombini-Hatch
• Phone [phone]
• Email HatchS_at_nhlbi.nih.gov

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Institutional National Research Service Award
(T32)

• Applicants Institutions interested in training
  postdoctoral fellows in research areas of
  interest to the NHLBI.
• Application deadline May 10.
• Stipend 26,916-42,300 per year plus an
  allowance for tuition, health insurance, and
  travel to meetings. The fellow incurs a payback
  service obligation with this award.
• NHLBI contact
• Dr. Michael Commarato
• Phone [phone]
• Email CommaraM_at_nih.gov

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Institutional National Research Service Award in
Sleep Research (T32)

• Applicants U.S. research institutions
  interested in training postdoctoral fellows in
  sleep research.
• Stipend 26,916-42,300 per year plus an
  allowance for tuition, health insurance, and
  travel to meetings. The fellow incurs a payback
  service obligation with this award.
• Application Deadline May 10.
• NHLBI contact
• Ms. Ann Rothgeb
• Phone [phone]
• Email rothgeba_at_nih.gov

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Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA)

• Applicants Physicians and Ph.D.-level
  investigators at the start of their professional
  careers.
• Location The NHLBI in Bethesda, Maryland.
• Stipend 27,500-30,000 salary per year for the
  first postdoctoral year.
• How to apply Send resume and a letter inquiring
  about program to
• Scientific Director, NHLBI
• Building 10, Room 7N214
• 10 Center Drive, MSC 1668
• Bethesda, MD 20892-1668

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NHLBI Staff Fellowship Program

• How to apply Postdoctoral individuals
  interested in working with a specific NHLBI
  scientist should contact that individual
  directly. Other candidates should request
  information from
• Scientific Director, NHLBI
• Building 10, Room 7N214
• 10 Center Drive, MSC 1668
• Bethesda, MD 20892-1668
• Applications are accepted at any time.
• Stipend 29,000 - 118,400.

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Postdoctoral Programs for Underrepresented
Individuals

• Minority Scientists
• Minority Institutional Research Training Program
  (T32)
• Minority Access to Research Careers (F34)
• Research Supplements for Underrepresented
  Minority Individuals in Postdoctoral Training
• Scientists with Disabilities
• Research Supplements for Individuals with
  Disabilities in Postdoctoral Training

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Minority Institutional Research Training Program
(T32)

• Applicants U.S. institutions with a minority
  student enrollment of more than 50 and an
  interest in training postdoctoral individuals.
• Application deadline Announced annually, usually
  late August.
• Stipend 26,916-42,300 per year plus expenses
  such as tuition, health insurance, and travel to
  meetings. The trainee incurs a payback service
  obligation with this award.
• NHLBI contact
• Dr. Sandra Colombini-Hatch
• Phone [phone], Email HatchS_at_nhlbi.nih.gov

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Research Supplements for Minority Individuals in
Postdoctoral Training

• Applicants Principal investigators with eligible
  NHLBI grants apply on behalf of the individuals.
• Application deadline At least 3 months before
  the requested start date.
• Salary Up to 40,000 per year for salary and
  fringe benefits, plus up to 6,000 per year for
  supplies and travel.
• For additional information contact
• Dr. Norbert Weber
• Phone [phone], Email WeberN_at_nhlbi.nih.gov

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Research Supplements for Individuals in
Postdoctoral Training with Disabilities

• Applicants Principal investigators with eligible
  NHLBI grants apply on behalf of the individuals.
• Application deadline At least 3 months before
  the requested start date.
• Salary Up to 40,000 per year for salary plus
  benefits and up to 6,000 per year for supplies
  and travel.
• For additional information contact
• Dr. Norbert Weber
• Phone [phone], Email WeberN_at_nhlbi.nih.gov

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Training Programs for Health Profession Students

• Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grant
  (T35)
• NIH Summer Research Fellowship Program
• NIH One-Year Research Fellowships for Medical
  Students
• NIH Clinical Electives Program for Medical and
  Dental Students

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Clinical Research Training Programs

• Support physicians building careers in
• biomedical research
• behavioral science
• Patient-oriented research

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Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grant
(T35)

• Applicants U.S. institutions wishing to offer
  research experiences to health professional
  students.
• Application Deadline January 10.
• Stipend 1,255 per month plus 165 per month
  for training-related expenses.
• For additional information contact
• Dr. Sarah Knox
• Phone [phone], Email KnoxS_at_nih.gov

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NIH One-Year Research Fellowships for Medical
Students

• Applicants Medical students currently enrolled
  in medical school who seek an interim research
  experience.
• Training site The NHLBI in Bethesda, Maryland.
• Application deadline Any time.
• Stipend 16,000 - 21,000 per year, based on
  the amount of medical education completed at the
  time of the award.
• For forms and additional information, contact
• NIH Office of Education
• 301-496-2427

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Institutional National Research Service Award
(T32)

• Applicants U.S. research institutions
  interested in supporting graduate research
  training.
• Stipend 15,060 per year plus benefits and up to
  2,000 per year for training-related expenses.
  Other allowable expenses are tuition, fees,
  health insurance, and travel to scientific
  meetings.
• Application Deadline May 10.
• NHLBI contact
• Dr. Michael Commarato
• Phone [phone], Email CommaraM_at_nih.gov

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NIH Summer Research Fellowship Program

• Applicants Medical and dental students with
  strong interests in pursuing biomedical or
  behavioral research careers.
• Training site The NHLBI in Bethesda, Maryland.
• Application deadline November 15 through March
  1.
• Stipend Stipends are based on each student's
  education level. Monthly stipends are
  approximately 1,600.
• For forms and additional information, contact
• Coordinator, Summer Research Fellowship Program
• NIH Office of Education
• 301-496-2427

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NIH Clinical Electives Program for Medical and
Dental Students

• Applicants Medical and dental students with
  strong interests in pursuing biomedical or
  behavioral research careers.
• Training site The NHLBI in Bethesda, Maryland.
• Application deadline May 1 preceding the
  academic year of the desired session.
• Stipend Academic credit in lieu of stipend.
• For forms and additional information, contact
• Coordinator, Clinical Electives Program
• NIH Office of Education
• 301-496-2427

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Awards For New Researchers

• Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award
  (K08)
• Independent Scientist Award (K02)
• Career Transition Award (K22)
• Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career
  Development Award (K23)
• Mentored Quantitative Research Career Development
  Award (K25)

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Awards For New Clinical Researchers

• Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award
  (K08)
• Independent Scientist Award (K02)
• Career Transition Award (K22)
• Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career
  Development Award (K23)

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Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award
(K08)

• Applicants Clinicians who are interested in
  developing independent research careers.
• Application deadlines February 1, June 1, and
  October 1.
• Salary Up to 75,000 per year plus benefits and
  up to 25,000 per year for research development
  support.
• NHLBI contact
• Ms. Lorraine Silsbee
• Phone [phone], Email silsbeeL_at_nih.gov

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Independent Scientist Award (K02)

• Applicants Investigators at non-federal public
  or profit U.S. institutions engaged in
  health-related research.
• Application deadlines February 1, June 1, and
  October 1.
• Salary Up to 75,000 per year plus benefits.
• For forms and additional information, contact
• Ms. Joyce Creamer
• Phone [phone], Email CreamerJ_at_nih.gov

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Career Transition Award (K22)

• How to apply Individuals apply to the NIH.

• Application deadlines February 1, June 1, and
  October 1.

• NHLBI contact
• Ms. Beth Schucker
• Phone [phone], Email SchuckeB_at_nih.gov

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Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career
Development Award (K23)

• Applicants Scientists who are committed to
  developing careers in patient-oriented research.
• Application deadlines February 1, June 1, and
  October 1.
• Salary Up to 75,000 per year plus benefits and
  up to 25,000 per year for research development
  support.
• NHLBI contact
• Ms. Beth Schucker
• Phone [phone], Email SchuckeB_at_nih.gov

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Mentored Quantitative Research Career Development
Award (K25)

• Applicants Individuals with an advanced degree
  in a quantitative area of science or engineering
  who are committed to careers as independent
  biomedical or behavioral investigators.
• Salary Up to 75,000 per year plus benefits and
  up to 40,000 per year for research development
  support.
• Application deadlines February 1, June 1,
  October 1.
• NHLBI contact
• Dr. Michael Commarato
• Phone [phone], Email CommaraM_at_nih.gov

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Awards For Minority Scientists and Researchers
with Disabilities

• Minority Researchers
• NHLBI Minority Institution Research Scientist
  Development Award (K01)
• NHLBI Mentored Minority Faculty Development Award
  (K01)
• Research Supplements for Underrepresented
  Minority Investigators
• Researchers with Disabilities
• Research Supplements for Investigators with
  Disabilities Developing Independent Research
  Careers

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NHLBI Minority Institution Research Scientist
Development Award (K01)

• Applicants Institutions apply on behalf of
  minority faculty and students.
• Application deadline Announced annually, usually
  late August.
• Faculty Salary Up to 75,000 per year plus
  benefits, and up to 30,000 per year for research
  support .
• Student Salary 8.50 per hour plus benefits and
  a summer housing allowance.
• For forms and additional information, contact
• Ms. Joyce Creamer
• Phone [phone], Email CreamerJ_at_nih.gov

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NHLBI Mentored Minority Faculty Development Award
(K01)

• Applicants Underrepresented minority faculty
  members interested in cardiovascular, pulmonary,
  hematologic, or sleep disorders research.
• Application deadline Announced annually, usually
  late August.
• Salary Up to 75,000 per year plus benefits,
  and up to 30,000 per year for research support.
• For forms and additional information, contact
• Ms. Lorraine Silsbee
• Phone [phone], Email silsbeeL_at_nih.gov

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Research Supplements for Minority Investigators

• Applicants Principal investigators with
  eligible NHLBI grants apply on behalf of the
  minority individual.
• Application deadline At least 3 months before
  the requested start date.
• Salary and benefits The salary must be
  consistent with the salary structure of the
  applicant institution, the minority
  investigator's institution, and the level of
  effort.
• Supplies and travel Up to 10,000 per year.
• NHLBI contact
• Dr. Norbert Weber
• Phone [phone], Email WeberN_at_nhlbi.nih.gov

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Research Supplements for Investigators with
Disabilities Developing Independent Research
Careers

• How to apply Principal investigators with
  eligible NHLBI grants apply on behalf of the
  individual at least 3 months before the requested
  start date.
• Salary and benefits The salary must be
  consistent with the salary structure of the
  applicant institution and the level of effort.
• Supplies and travel Up to 10,000 per year.
• NHLBI contact
• Dr. Norbert Weber
• Phone [phone], Email WeberN_at_nhlbi.nih.gov

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Established Researchers

• National Research Service Awards for Senior
  Fellows (F33)
• Research Supplements for Established
  Investigators Who Become Disabled
• Mid-Career Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented
  Research Award (K24)
• Research Supplements to Promote Reentry into
  Biomedical and Behavioral Research Careers

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National Research Service Awards for Senior
Fellows (F33)

• Applicants Experienced scientists with at least
  7 years of relevant postdoctoral research or
  professional training who are interested in
  changing the direction of their careers.
• Stipend Up to 42,300 per year, plus an
  institutional allowance of 4,000 per year.
• NHLBI contact
• Dr. Sarah Knox
• Phone [phone], Email KnoxS_at_nih.gov

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Research Supplements for Established
Investigators Who Become Disabled

• Applicants Principal investigators with
  eligible NHLBI research grants who become
  disabled.
• Funding Limited to items that will permit the
  investigator to complete the currently funded
  research project.
• Application Deadline No later than 3 months
  before the requested start date.
• NHLBI contact
• Dr. Norbert Weber
• Phone [phone], Email WeberN_at_nhlbi.nih.gov

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Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented
Research (K24)

• Applicants Patient-oriented investigators at
  U.S. institutions with independent research
  support.
• Application deadlines February 1, June 1, and
  October 1.
• Salary Up to 62,500 per year plus benefits,
  and up to 25,000 per year for research
  development support.
• NHLBI contact
• Ms. Joyce I. Creamer
• Phone [phone], Email CreamerJ_at_nih.gov

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Research Supplements to Promote Reentry into
Biomedicaland Behavioral Research Careers

• Applicants Principal investigators with
  eligible NHLBI grants apply on behalf of the
  individuals who had to interrupt their research
  careers.
• Application deadline At least 3 months before
  the requested start date.
• Salary and benefits Must be consistent with the
  salary structure of the applicant institution and
  the level of effort.
• Supplies and travel Up to 10,000 per year.
• NHLBI contact Dr. Norbert Weber
• Phone [phone], Email WeberN_at_nhlbi.nih.gov

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Establishing a Research Career Using Traditional
Programs
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL
PROGRAM
NRSA Institutional Research Training Program (T32)
Graduate Student
NRSA Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32)
Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Project Grant (R01)
Independent Researcher
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Establishing a Research Career Using Traditional
and Minority Programs
Graduate Student Short-Term Training for
Minority Students Program (T35)
Postdoctoral Fellow Individual Postdoctoral
National Research Service Award (F32)
Junior Faculty NHLBI Mentored Minority Faculty
Development Award (K01)
Independent Researcher Research Project Grant
(R01)
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Establishing a Research Career Using Minority
Supplements
Research Supplements for Underrepresented
Minority. . .
. . . Undergraduate Students
. . . Graduate Research Assistants
. . . Individuals in Postdoctoral Training
. . . Investigators (Postdoctoral Individuals/New
Independent Researchers)
Research Project Grant (R01) for ALL Investigators
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Establishing a Research Career Using Traditional
and Minority Programs
Undergraduate or Graduate Student Short-Term
Training for Minority Students (T35)
Graduate Student or Postdoctoral Fellow
Institutional Research Training Program (T32)
Postdoctoral Fellow Minority Postdoctoral
Research Supplement
Junior Faculty NHLBI Mentored Minority Faculty
Development Award (K01)
Independent Investigator Research Project Grant
(R01)
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Establishing a Research Career Using Traditional
Programs
Undergraduate Student NIH Summer Internship
Program in Biomedical Research
Graduate Student Institutional National Research
Service Award (T32)
Postdoctoral Fellow Institutional National
Research Service Award (T32)
Junior Faculty Mentored Clinical Scientist
Development Award (K08)
Independent Investigator Research Project Grant
(R01)
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Establishing a Research Career Using Traditional
and Minority Programs
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL
PROGRAM
Research Supplement for Minority Students
High School
Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research
College
Minority Graduate Research Supplement
Medical Student
Mentored Minority Faculty Development Award (K01)
Junior Faculty
Research Project Grant (R01)
Independent Researcher
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Establishing a Research Career Using Traditional
Programs
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL
PROGRAM
High School
Summer Employment or Summer Internship Program in
Biomedical Research
College
Graduate School/Medical School
Institutional National Research Service Award
(T32)
Postdoctoral Experience
Research Project Grant (R01)
Independent Researcher
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Establishing a Research Career Using Minority and
Traditional Programs
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL
PROGRAM
Minority Graduate Research Supplement
Graduate or Medical Student
NRSA Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32)
Postdoctoral Fellow
Mentored Minority Faculty Development Award (K01)
Junior Faculty
Research Project Grant (R01)
Independent Researcher
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Establishing a Research Career Using Traditional
Programs
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL
PROGRAM
NRSA Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32)
Postdoctoral Fellow
Mentored Quantitative Research Career Development
Award (K25)
Junior Faculty
Research Project Grant (R01)
Independent Researcher
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Establishing a Research Career Using Minority
Programs
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL
NHLBI PROGRAM
Research Supplements for Underrepresented
Minorities
Postdoctoral Fellow or Junior Faculty
NHLBI Mentored Minority Faculty Development Award
(K01)
Junior Faculty
Research Project Grant (R01)
Independent Investigator
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Maurice Sholas, M.D., Ph.D.Postgraduate

• High School
• NIH Summer Research Program
• College
• Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC)
  Program
• NHLBI MARC Summer Research Program
• Harvard University M.D./Ph.D. program
• Fellowship for Minority Students (F31)

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Wendell Taylor, Ph.D.Social Psychologist

• After his postdoctoral training, he received an
  NHLBI Research Supplements for Underrepresented
  Minorities award.
• He is currently the principal investigator of a
  5-year NHLBI grant and is supporting two
  individuals on his grant with minority
  supplements.

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Sonia Flores, Ph.D. Researcher

• Research Supplement for Underrepresented Minority
  Investigators.
• Mentored Research Scientist Development Award for
  Minority Faculty.
• Research Project Grant.
• Minority Supplements for students.

Dr. Flores NHLBI grants include
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
http//www.nhlbi.nih.gov/index.htm
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Application Forms
To apply for T32 awards or awards beginning with
a K (e.g., K01, K08, K22), use PHS form
398 http//grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/p
hs398.html To apply for awards beginning with an
F (e.g. F31, F32), use PHS form
416-1 http//grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/416/ph
s416.htm
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Programs for Students at Academic/Research
Institutions

• NHLBI Short-Term Training for Minority Students
  Program (T35)
• Undergraduate and Graduate Students
• Research Supplements for Underrepresented
  Minority Students
• High School Students
• Undergraduate and Graduate Students
• Research Supplements for Students with
  Disabilities
• High School Students
• Undergraduates and Graduate Students