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at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Research Training and Career Development Programs. at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The National Institutes of Health. Located in Bethesda, MD The Federal government’s primary agency for biomedical research Composed of 25 Centers and Institutes. Washington, DC.

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  1. Research Training and Career Development Programs at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

  2. The National Institutes of Health • Located in Bethesda, MD • The Federal government’s primary agency for biomedical research • Composed of 25 Centers and Institutes Washington, DC

  3. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute • ~850 full-time employees • funded 4,120 extramural research grants • supported ~1,500 trainees • intramural budget ~ 119 million dollars • NIH’s second largest institute • FY 2000 budget ~ 2 billion dollars • In 1999

  4. Scope of the NHLBI’s Responsibilities • Preventing, treating, and curing diseases of the • Heart • Lung • Blood Vessels • Blood • Ensuring safe blood resources • Combating sleep disorders

  5. 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 Research at the NHLBI

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

  7. Programs for Faculty Applicants Support Training and Research for: • Yourself • Junior Faculty in need of mentors • Students and Postdoctoral Fellows

  8. 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.

  9. Are you interested in . . . . . .working as a Scientist in a Research Laboratory?

  10. Are you interested in . . . . . .becoming a doctor, nurse, or other health care professional?

  11. Are you interested in . . . . . .learning more about biology?

  12. Are you interested in . . . . . .becoming a veterinarian?

  13. Are you interested in . . . . . . working as an administrative assistant or research aide?

  14. Programs for High School Students • NIH Summer Employment Program • NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research • Research Supplements for: • Students with Disabilities • Minority Students

  15. 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: 301-496-6477 Email: ObrienP@nhlbi.nih.gov

  16. Clerical Clerk Clerk-typist Accounting clerk Office automation clerk Non-clerical Biological laboratory aide/technician Computer clerk/assistant Engineering aide Summer Employment Positions for High School and College Students

  17. 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

  18. 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: 301-496-4950, Email: WeberN@nhlbi.nih.gov

  19. 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: 301-496-4950, Email: WeberN@nhlbi.nih.gov

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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 Undergraduate Programs for Minority Students

  23. 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: 301-496-4950, Email: WeberN@nhlbi.nih.gov

  24. 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: 301-496-4950, Email: WeberN@nhlbi.nih.gov

  25. 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

  26. 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: 301-435-0530, Email: CommaraM@nih.gov

  27. 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: 301-496-4950, Email: WeberN@nih.gov

  28. 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.

  29. 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

  30. 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?

  31. 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)

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

  33. 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: 301-496-4950, Email: WeberN@nhlbi.nih.gov

  34. 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: 301-435-0202, Email: rothgeba@nih.gov

  35. NIH Summer Employment Program (Graduate Students) NHLBI contact: Ms. Pam O'Brien Phone: 301-496-6477 Email: ObrienP@nhlbi.nih.gov

  36. 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.html • Application deadlines: November 15 - March 1.

  37. Local Opportunities for Predoctoral Students • Institutional National Research Service Award (T32) • Institutional National Research Service Award in Sleep Research (T32)

  38. 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: 301-435-0202, Email: rothgeba@nih.gov

  39. 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)

  40. 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: 301-496-4950, Email: WeberN@nhlbi.nih.gov

  41. 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: 301-435-0202, Email: rothgeba@nih.gov

  42. Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) (F34) • Applicants:Minority predoctoral students and postdoctoral fellows atU.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.

  43. 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: 301-435-0222, Email: HatchS@nhlbi.nih.gov

  44. 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

  45. 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)

  46. 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)

  47. 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: 301-496-6477, Email: ObrienP@nhlbi.nih.gov

  48. 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: 301-435-0222 Email: HatchS@nhlbi.nih.gov

  49. 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: 301-435-0530 Email: CommaraM@nih.gov

  50. 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: 301-435-0202 Email: rothgeba@nih.gov

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