Martha Vaughan Postdoctoral Fellow

The NIH-NHLBI Martha Vaughan Postdoctoral Fellowship is a program that aims to prepare postdoctoral researchers to be future scientific leaders by providing them with competitive compensation, stable funding, continuing education, networking, and mentoring opportunities. As a Vaughan fellow, you will have the opportunity to work with accomplished NHLBI intramural investigators whose research encompasses topics ranging from clinical research to the basic principles of molecular biology (List of potential mentors).

Please see Vaughan website for full eligibility requirements. Here are the basic qualifications:

• Citizens or non-citizen nationals, or legal permanent residents of the United States
• If accepted, a commitment to conducting research at one of the NHLBI Intramural labs on the main Bethesda, MD NIH campus or in Framingham, MA for the duration of the Vaughan Fellowship
• Terminal degree (MD or PhD) from US institution
• PhD candidates: Expected or actual degree conferral between May 2024 and May 2026
• MD candidates: Expected or actual completion of residency or specialty training between May 2024 and May 2026
• Current NHLBI fellows are not eligible to apply

All fellowship offers are contingent on your ability to successfully pass a federal background check, which is required for logical and physical access to NIH facilities and systems. As part of the clearance process, you will be asked questions about a variety of topics including your citizenship, criminal history, and other personal information. One specific question you will be asked is “In the last year, have you used, possessed, supplied, or manufactured illegal drugs?” This question pertains to the use of controlled substances or drugs as defined under federal law. Please be aware that while marijuana may be legal or decriminalized within your home jurisdiction it remains illegal under U.S. federal law. The use, possession, supply, or manufacture of marijuana may preclude you from obtaining the necessary clearances to participate in NIH intramural training programs, even if you were initially offered a position. If you have questions about this policy or would like guidance on the clearance process, please reach out to oite-private@nih.gov. (please put “Eligibility Inquiry” in the subject line).

Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

This postdoc fellowship opportunity at NIH is covered by a bargaining unit, the UAW Local 2750 also known as the NIH Fellows United.