Intramural Research Training Award

How to Apply

Award Procedure:
Awards are made by the interested Institutes or Centers based on the information provided by the applicant, the availability of NIH researchers to provide training, and the availability of financial and other resources to support the research training.

Preapplication Coordination:
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:
Applicant may send the application documentation to a specific IC, or send application documentation to the NIH Office of Education: 1) Postdoctoral IRTA applicants must submit CV, bibliography, 3 letters of reference, statement of research goals, official copy of transcript, and must provide an official copy of doctoral degree and brief summary of doctoral dissertation. 2) Predoctoral IRTA applicants must submit CV, bibliography, 3 letters of reference emphasizing research potential, statement of research goals, an official copy of undergraduate, graduate, and/or medical school transcript, and verification from the university that the applicants is in good academic standing, is enrolled in a doctoral degree program, and that the school is agreeable to the student's participation. In addition, (if applicable), must have written permission from their institutions to interrupt their educational program including a written agreement allowing students to return to their degree program within 1 year. 3) Post baccalaureate IRTA applicants must submit CV, bibliography, 3 letters of reference emphasizing potential, statement of research goals, and official copy of undergraduate school transcript. 4) Technical IRTA applicants must submit a resume or CV, 2 letters of reference, statement of career goals, and official copy of undergraduate transcript. 5) Student IRTA applicants must submit a resume or CV, 2 letters of reference, official copy of school transcript, letter from school verifying academic standing, information on honors and achievements, and statement of interest in biomedical research.

Deadlines:
None.

Range of Approval / Disapproval Time:
Generally, an applicant is advised that an award has or has not been provided within 90 days from submitting an application.

Appeals:
None.

Renewals:
1) Postdoctoral IRTA component: Initial traineeship are for 1 or 2 years with a maximum traineeship of 5 calendar years. 2) Predoctoral IRTA component: Initial traineeship are for 1 month to 2 years with a maximum traineeship of 5 calendar years. 3) Post baccalaureate IRTA component: Initial traineeship is for 1 year with a maximum traineeship of 2 calendar years. 4) Technical IRTA component: Initial traineeship are for 2 years with a maximum traineeship of 3 calendar years. 5) Student IRTA component: Initial traineeship is for 1 month to 1 year. The maximum traineeship period is unlimited as long as the student meets eligibility criteria.