An opportunity for recent college graduates to spend one or two years performing full-time research in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH!
Postbac cohort programs
Our goal is to support diverse students to enter careers in research and healthcare. To help us achieve this, we sponsor the OITE Postbac Enrichment Program (OITE-PEP).
OITE-PEP postbacs have access to all resources of the broader postbac program and participate in orientation, leadership, professional development, and well-being programs as part of a learning community.
Some of the ICs also sponsor postbac cohort programs.
Eligibility criteria
You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. In addition, you must be:
- a college graduate who received a bachelor’s degree within three years of beginning the program
OR
- have received a master’s degree within six months before beginning the program
You must also be able to pass a federal background check. We strongly encourage you to carefully read the full terms and conditions. Ignoring this information could prevent you from taking part in the program.
Applicants with a family member working at NIH should be aware of the strict nepotism policy, which may limit your ability to work in certain NIH institutes, centers, or research groups.
