Training at NLM
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) understands that the pace of data science innovation is rapidly accelerating, and to best drive this innovation and scientific advancement, our community needs a robust and qualified workforce. NLM is committed to offering rigorous and comprehensive research training opportunities to students from various academic and professional backgrounds who are interested in computational health and computational biology research.
NLM Division of Intramural Research
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Opportunities
NLM provides research training opportunities to scientists at all education levels. Join our team of world-class scientists paving the way for the future of AI in biomedicine! Our research facility is located on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, MD, minutes from Washington D.C. Determine which program might be best for you by selecting your career stage below.
Why NLM?
Train with leading researchers in the fields of computational biology and computational health research
Receive tailored support in career counseling, grant writing courses, and more, plus access to NIH professional workshops
Gain valuable experience in leadership roles by mentoring young scientists, joining committees, or getting involved with special interest groups
Attend scientific conferences, workshops, seminars, networking events, and retreats
Explore experience-based stipends, comprehensive insurance plans, subsidized public transportation, employee assistance program, and more
Training Opportunity Types
The following is a list training opportunities at NLM. Refer to the career stage process flow above for more information regarding what training is best for you.
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Data Science and Informatics Scholars Program
An opportunity for students in high school (18+), college, graduate, or professional school to spend a summer working shoulder to shoulder with visionary researchers and celebrated investigators in the NLM Division of Intramural Research. -
Academic Internship Program
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, or professional school to intern in the NIH Intramural Research Program during the school year and join world class research teams. -
Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Awards (IRTAs)
An opportunity for recent college graduates to work side-by-side with investigators conducting biomedical research.
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Graduate Partnerships Program (GPP)
An opportunity for graduate students to perform dissertation research within the NLM Division of Intramural Research while enrolled in a doctoral program in the U.S. or abroad.
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Clinical Electives Program
An opportunity for students enrolled in an accredited medical or dental school to be introduced to biomedical informatics as an elective option.
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Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Awards (IRTAs)
An opportunity for recent PhD graduates to receive advanced instruction and research experience under the guidance of an investigator. -
Research Fellowship
An opportunity for postdoctoral scientists to receive advanced instruction and research experience under the guidance of an investigator.
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Stadtman Tenure-Track Investigators
A broad annual recruitment program at NIH that identifies highly talented investigators and creates a tenure-track position for them in an NIH Institute or Center with matching research goals.
Contact
For questions about NLM Intramural Research Training, reach out to NLM’s Intramural Training Director:
Dr. Betsy Clark
Email: betsy.clark@nih.gov
Phone: (240) 255-5148