This program is for recent college graduates considering graduate or professional school in healthcare and STEM fields. These are full-time research positions within one of the NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) in the NIH Intramural Research Program. Research groups are located on many NIH campuses, including the main campus in Bethesda, MD.

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Postbacs train in research groups directed by a Principal Investigator (PI). We offer research opportunities in the biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences with opportunities to explore basic, translational, and clinical research. Students with experience in biology, engineering, epidemiology, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, nursing, physics, computer science, bioinformatics, and other health-related fields are invited to apply. Postbacs may not work in administrative offices or outside of the NIH Intramural Research Program.

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In addition to an intensive research experience, our postbacs have access to:

​professional development programs focused on core competencies needed for success in research and healthcare careers

educational and career advising

a comprehensive well-being and resilience program

All NIH postbacs are eligible to participate in the NIH Academy on Health Disparities.

• 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

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• have received a master’s degree within six months before beginning the program
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• 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.