Event
Mandatory OITE Orientation
Speakers: Laura Marler, Natasha Lugo-Escobar, Phil Ryan, and Katrina Branch, OITE
About this event
The OITE orientation is mandatory for all postbac, predoc, and postdoc fellows starting fellowships at NIH. This includes any non-FTE appointed as an IRTA, CRTA, or Visiting Fellow. Fellows are not allowed to report to their assigned research group or start their NIH fellowship in any capacity before attending OITE orientation. Attendance will be collected during each of the OITE orientation sessions and provided to the fellows’ IC for confirmation of attendance.
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Date
Aug 4, 2026
Time
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. EDT
Intended Audience
All postbac, predoc, and postdoc fellows starting fellowships at NIH
How to attend
This session will be held completely online with no in-person option. This event will not be recorded. There is no registration for this event. Fellows required to attend OITE orientation will be sent a meeting invitation and session requirements to their personal email addresses no later than the Thursday before each orientation session.
Accommodations and additional information
American Sign Language interpreting services, CART services, and other reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Individuals who need interpreting services and/or other reasonable accommodations to participate in this event should contact OITE at [email protected] or the NIH Interpreting Office directly at [email protected]. Requests should be made at least five business days in advance, when possible, in order to ensure interpreter availability.