Academic Internship Program

On this page:

• Purpose
• Length of Award
• NIDDK Contact
• Eligibility
• Application Process
• Find a Mentor
• Benefits and Services
• Federal Background Check

Purpose

This program allows students to train at NIH during the school year as part of research groups directed by a Principal Investigator (PI). NIH offers research opportunities in the biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences with opportunities to explore basic, translational, and clinical research. Additional program details are available on the NIH Office of Intramural Training website.

Length of Award

Nine months (mid-August to mid-May) of full- or part-time research at NIH throughout the academic year.

NIDDK Contact

NIDDK Fellows Career Development and Recruitment Office

Eligibility

Applicants must be

• 18 years of age or older
• U.S. citizens or permanent residents
• high school graduates that have been accepted into accredited college or university programs at the time of application or students in college (including community college) or graduate/professional school
• able to pass a federal background check

Application Process

The AIP does not have a formal application process; NIH PIs make decisions about hiring AIP interns and complete the AIP registration process in the OITE once you are admitted.

Find a Mentor

Review NIDDK Labs and Branches and identify potential faculty whose research interests align with your goals. Consider contacting faculty directly to discuss your interest in a position at NIDDK. Read tips for finding the right mentor.

Benefits and Services

Learn about numerous benefits and services available to trainees in this program.