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National Cancer Institute¹

The National Cancer Institute recognizes that one of the most valuable resources to be drawn upon in the fight against cancer is the wealth of scientific talent available in the U.S. and around the world. In an effort to attract and maintain the highest quality scientific staff, two personnel systems are used: the

U.S. Civil Service System and the PHS Commissioned Corps. In addition, the Staff Fellowship Program and the NIH Visiting Program have been designed to meet special needs. Other special programs are available for those who qualify.

Position	Eligibility	Annual Salary	Mechanism of Entry
I. Civil Service
Civil Service (tenured)	Appropriate advanced education, experience and knowledge needed by NCI to conduct its programs.	Minimum starting Ph.D. - $51,557² (GS-13/1) Physicians - $60,281³ (GS-13/8)	Office of Personnel Man agement; Contact Division Director of Laboratory Chief in area of interest or the NCI Personnel Office.
II. Appointment of Special Experts
Appointment of Special Experts (non-tenured appointment which can be extended up to 4 years)	Applicants shall possess outstanding experience and ability as to justify recognition as authorities in their particular fields of activity.	Salary range is equivalent to GS-13/1 and with maximum limited to level IV of the Executive Schedule $115,700.	Final approval rests with the Division Director or Deputy Director, NCI de pending on recommended action.
1 Does not necessarily indicate that positions are currently available at the National Cancer Institute. 2 Includes a 1995 locality payment of 5.48% for the Washington Baltimore metro area. 3 Medical Officer (Research), GS-602 Special Rate Scale for 1995.
III. Clinical Associate Program
A. Clinical Associates	Initial appointment for 2 years with the possibility of 1-year extension. Gra duate of accredited medical or osteopathic school and completion of internship. Completion of 2 or 3 years of clinical training beyond the M.D. degree. Must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident. NOTE: Foreign M.D.'s on the J-1 visa may apply and will be considered under the V.A. program.	$38,500 1st yr $40,500 2nd yr $42,500 3rd yr	Apply to NIH Office of Education Building 10 Room 1C-129
B. Special Associate Program (PRAT). Scientists committed to research careers in phar macologic sciences.	Appointment for 2 years. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. who have been awarded a doctoral degree. The degree must be in a biomedical or related science and must have been received within the 5 years preceding the date of application.	Salary Commensurate with other Postdoctoral opportunities at the NIH.	Apply to PRAT Program, NIGMS Natcher Building Room 2AS-43 A PRAT Factsheet is available from the PRAT Program Assistant at 301-594-3583 or fax 301-480- 2802 or Natcher Bldg. 45, Room 2AS.43D or e-mail PRAT@gm1. nigms.nih.gov
IV. Visiting Program (limited tenure)
A. Visiting Fellow (Program time limitation- maximum 5 years)	5 years or less of relevant postdoctoral experience or training.	First year salaries range from $25,000 to $50,000 based on years of postdoctoral experience	Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest.
B. Visiting Associate (2 year initial appointment depending on visa restrictions)	3 years of postdoctoral experience or training with appropriate knowledge needed by NCI.	$29,000 - (GS9/1) $54,000 - (GS12/10)	Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest.
C. Visiting Scientist (2 year initial appointment depending on visa restrictions)	6 years of postdoctoral experience with appropriate specific experience and knowledge needed.	$42,000 - (GS12/1) $89,000 - (GS15/10)	Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest.
Under most circumstances, the various visiting programs are limited to non-citizens.
V. Staff Fellowships
A. Staff Fellowship	Physician or other doctoral degree equivalent who has less than 3 years of relevant professional level postdoctoral research experience. U.S. citizen or resident alien. Typical appointments are made for two years.	Medical Officer (Research), GS-602 special salary rate scale for 1995. Physicians $28,000- $49,154 (Maximum GS11/8) Other Doctors $28,000- $47,954 (Maximum GS12/6)	Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest or the NCI Personnel Office.
B. Senior Staff Fellowship	Physician or other doctoral degree equivalent who has 3 to 7 years of relevant professional level postdoctoral research experience. U.S. citizen or resident alien. Typical appointments are made for two years.	Physicians $39,000 - $74,942 (Maximum GS13/10) Other Doctors $33,504 - $63,539 (Maximum GS13/10)	Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest or the NCI Personnel Office.




VI. Special Programs
A. Guest Researcher- organization other than NIH, PHS	Usually a scientist, engineer, student or other scientifically trained specialist who would benefit from the use of NCI facilities in furthering his or her research. Cannot perform services for NCI.	Established by sponsoring organization.	Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest.
B. Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program (COSTEP) Program (operates year-round). Maximum 120 days per 12-month period.	U.S. citizen. Must have completed one year of study in a medical, dental, podiatry, optometry or veterinary school or a minimum of two years of baccalaureate program in a health related field such as engineering, nursing, pharmacy, etc. May be enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in a health related field (designated by the Assistant Secretary for Health). Physical requirements of PHS Commissioned Corps. Plans to return to college.	Receive the basic pay quarters (if appropriate), and subsistence allowance of a Junior Assistant Health Service Officer (pay grade 0-1).	Apply to Director, Division of Commissioned Personnel Attention: COSTEP Coordinator Room 4-35, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD. 20857.
C. Fogarty International Scholars in Residence Program.	International reputation, productivity, demonstrated ability in biomedical field.	$90,000 for 1 year.	Nominations are submitted to Fogarty Center by Institute Director, any senior tenured member of the NIH scientific staff, or former scholar.
D. Student Temporary Employment Program	Provides employment opportunities for individuals who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree seeking student and is taking at least a half-time academic/vocational or technical course load in an accredited high school, 2 year or 4 year college or university, graduate or professional school. The individual must be in good academic standing and must be at least 16 years of age. Noncitizens may compete provided they are from a country allied with the United States.	Salary is commensurate with duties assigned and student's education and/or experience.	Apply to NCI Personal Office, EPS, Room 537, 6120 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20892-7209. No deadline required for applying.
E. Special Volunteer Program	Volunteer service may be accepted for direct patient care, clerical assignments, technical assistance, or any other activities necessary to carry out the authorized functions of the NCI, without compensation. If under 18 volunteers must have a work permit which must be obtained prior to assignment.	N/A	Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest.
F. Student Career Experience Program	Provides experience that is directly related to the student educational program and career goals. Must be 16 years of age or older, enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree seeking student in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, 2 year or 4 year college or university, graduate, or professional school and be in good academic standing. School must participate in the CO-OP program. Must be enrolled in a field of study related to the assigned work with at least half- time academic/vocational or technical course load. U.S. citizen or national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island) or noncitizen lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a permanent resident who will be able to meet citizenship requirements prior to conversion, and is a national of a country allied with the U.S.	Salary is commensurate with duties assigned and student's education and/or experience.	Contact NCI Personal Office, EPS, Room 537, 6120 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20892-7209.


VII. Other Training Programs
A. Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program	Must be an M.D., D.D.S., D.O., Ph.D., or other doctoral degree in a related discipline (epidemiology, biostatistics, and the biomedical, nutritional, public health, or behavioral sciences). Must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien eligible for citizenship within four years.	First year for an M.D., D.D.S., or D.O. $30,000 - $41,000 for Ph.D. $22,000 - $35,000.	Apply to Program Director, CPFP, Executive Plaza South, Room T41, MSC 7105, 6120 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20892-7209. Bethesda, Maryland, 20892.
B. Biotechnology Training Program	Physicians with little or no experience or training in fundamental research, but with an interest in biotechnology including its application to prevention and new treatment and diagnostic techniques, would be eligible. Ph.D. scientists with little or no experience or training in clinically related programs but with an interest in clinical applications of fundamental research methodology related to biotechnology would also be eligible. Typically, these candidates will have less than three years postdoctoral experience. The Biotechnology Training Program is established for United States citizens, or resident aliens who will be eligible for U.S. citizenship within four years.	First year Ph.D. $25,000 - $38,000 Physicians $37,000 - $50,500	Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest.
C. Cancer Nurse Training Program	Applications will be accepted from Graduates of NLN accredited baccalaureate nursing programs. Each candidate must submit academic transcripts demonstrating a minimum of a "B" average in undergraduate work, three references regarding their academic work and clinical capability, a letter describing their interest in the program, and a Personal Qualification Statement, SF-171.	Stipends for the program will be $2,652 per month.	Contact the Division of Clinical Sciences.
D. Student Research Training Program	The review and selection of candidates, as well as the day-to-day administration of the fellowships, will be the responsibility of each Administrative Resource Center. Applicants must be bona fide high school, college, graduate or medical school students be 16 years of age, have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above, be either a U.S. citizen or resident alien. The length of the training fellowships may vary from 2 to 6 months, not to exceed 6 months during one 12-month period.	Stipends are based on education and experience at a pay range of $802 - $1,872 per month.	Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest. Application deadlines are March 1 for spring/summer months and October 1 for fall/winter months.
E. Cancer Epidemiology and Biostatistics Training Program	M.Ds and Ph.Ds with an interest in and an aptitude for epidemiology and/or biostatistical research in cancer. Ph.D. candidates in approved doctoral programs in epidemiology or biostatistics whose research would be the source of their dissertation. Master's level scientists whose degree is in a discipline related to epidemiology or biostatistics. Must be U.S. citizen or resident alien who will be eligible for U.S. citizenship within four years.	First year for M.D. and Ph.D. Mathematical Statisticians $31,000 - $42,000 for other Ph.D. $23,000- $36,000 for Master's level $16,000 - $20,000	Contact the Administrative Resource Center of the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics.
F. Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA)	(1) Postdoctoral: Appointments of 1 or 2 years with a maximum of 5 years to candidates with physician or other doctoral degree in the biomedical, behavioral or related sciences. (2) Predoctoral: Fellowships are granted to students enrolled in PhD, MD, DDS, DMD, DVM, or equivalent degree programs. Students will have completed their graduate course work and will engage full-time in a laboratory research program.	First year salaries range from $25,000 - $50,000 based on years of experience. Based on years of post- baccalaureate education ranging from $16,000 - $21,000.	Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest. Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest.
G. Technology Transfer Fellowship Program	Physicians, PhDs, JDs, individuals with a master's degree in health communications, biomedical science, behavioral science, computer science, informatics, library science, health education, marketing, journalism, English, a graduate degree in law, or a graduate degree in another discipline with legal/paralegal expertise, with little or no experience or training in technology transfer or communications research but with an interest in these areas.	Based on years of (1) postdoctoral experience starting at $25,000 - $38,000 or (2) post-Master's degree starting at $22,000 - $34,000.	Contact following program in area of interest: International Cancer Information Center, the Office of Cancer Communications, the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, the Office of Technology Development, or the Planning, Evaluation, and Analysis Branch.

Position

Eligibility

Annual Salary

Mechanism of Entry

I. Civil Service

Civil Service (tenured)

Appropriate advanced education, experience and knowledge needed by NCI to conduct its programs.

Minimum starting

Ph.D. - $51,557²

(GS-13/1)

Physicians - $60,281³

(GS-13/8)

Office of Personnel Man agement; Contact Division Director of Laboratory Chief in area of interest or the NCI Personnel Office.

II. Appointment of Special Experts

Appointment of Special Experts (non-tenured appointment which can be extended up to 4 years)

Applicants shall possess outstanding experience and ability as to justify recognition as authorities in their particular fields of activity.

Salary range is equivalent to GS-13/1 and with maximum limited to level IV of the Executive Schedule $115,700.

Final approval rests with the Division Director or Deputy Director, NCI de pending on recommended action.

1 Does not necessarily indicate that positions are currently available at the National Cancer Institute.

2 Includes a 1995 locality payment of 5.48% for the Washington Baltimore metro area.

3 Medical Officer (Research), GS-602 Special Rate Scale for 1995.

III. Clinical Associate Program

A. Clinical Associates

Initial appointment for 2 years with the possibility of 1-year extension. Gra duate of accredited medical or osteopathic school and completion of internship. Completion of 2 or 3 years of clinical training beyond the M.D. degree. Must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident. NOTE:

Foreign M.D.'s on the J-1 visa may apply and will be considered under the V.A. program.

$38,500 1st yr $40,500 2nd yr $42,500 3rd yr

Apply to NIH Office of Education Building 10 Room 1C-129

B. Special Associate Program (PRAT).

Scientists committed to research careers in phar macologic sciences.

Appointment for 2 years. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. who have been awarded a doctoral degree. The degree must be in a biomedical or related science and must have been received within the 5 years preceding the date of application.

Salary Commensurate with other Postdoctoral opportunities at the NIH.

Apply to PRAT Program, NIGMS Natcher Building Room 2AS-43

A PRAT Factsheet is available from the PRAT Program Assistant at 301-594-3583 or fax 301-480- 2802 or Natcher Bldg. 45, Room 2AS.43D or e-mail PRAT@gm1.

nigms.nih.gov

IV. Visiting Program (limited tenure)

A. Visiting Fellow (Program time limitation- maximum 5 years)

5 years or less of relevant postdoctoral experience or training.

First year salaries range from $25,000 to $50,000 based on years of postdoctoral experience

Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest.

B. Visiting Associate

(2 year initial appointment depending on visa restrictions)

3 years of postdoctoral experience or training with appropriate knowledge needed by NCI.

$29,000 - (GS9/1) $54,000 - (GS12/10)

Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest.

C. Visiting Scientist (2 year initial appointment depending on visa restrictions)

6 years of postdoctoral experience with appropriate specific experience and knowledge needed.

$42,000 - (GS12/1) $89,000 - (GS15/10)

Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest.

Under most circumstances, the various visiting programs are limited to non-citizens.

V. Staff Fellowships

A. Staff Fellowship

Physician or other doctoral degree equivalent who has less than 3 years of relevant professional level postdoctoral research experience. U.S. citizen or resident alien. Typical appointments are made for two years.

Medical Officer (Research), GS-602 special salary rate scale for 1995. Physicians $28,000- $49,154 (Maximum GS11/8)

Other Doctors $28,000- $47,954 (Maximum GS12/6)

Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest or the NCI Personnel Office.

B. Senior Staff Fellowship

Physician or other doctoral degree equivalent who has 3 to 7 years of relevant professional level postdoctoral research experience. U.S. citizen or resident alien. Typical appointments are made for two years.

Physicians

$39,000 - $74,942 (Maximum GS13/10)

Other Doctors

$33,504 - $63,539 (Maximum GS13/10)

Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest or the NCI Personnel Office.

VI. Special Programs

A. Guest Researcher- organization other than NIH, PHS

Usually a scientist, engineer, student or other scientifically trained specialist who would benefit from the use of NCI facilities in furthering his or her research. Cannot perform services for NCI.

Established by sponsoring organization.

Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest.

B. Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program (COSTEP) Program (operates year-round). Maximum 120 days per 12-month period.

U.S. citizen. Must have completed one year of study in a medical, dental, podiatry, optometry or veterinary school or a minimum of two years of baccalaureate program in a health related field such as engineering, nursing, pharmacy, etc. May be enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in a health related field (designated by the Assistant Secretary for Health). Physical requirements of PHS Commissioned Corps. Plans to return to college.

Receive the basic pay quarters (if appropriate), and subsistence allowance of a Junior Assistant Health Service Officer (pay grade 0-1).

Apply to Director, Division of Commissioned Personnel

Attention: COSTEP Coordinator

Room 4-35, Parklawn Building, 5600

Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD. 20857.

C. Fogarty International Scholars in Residence Program.

International reputation, productivity, demonstrated ability in biomedical field.

$90,000 for 1 year.

Nominations are submitted to Fogarty Center by Institute Director, any senior tenured member of the NIH scientific staff, or former scholar.

D. Student Temporary Employment Program

Provides employment opportunities for individuals who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree seeking student and is taking at least a half-time academic/vocational or technical course load in an accredited high school, 2 year or 4 year college or university, graduate or professional school. The individual must be in good academic standing and must be at least 16 years of age. Noncitizens may compete provided they are from a country allied with the United States.

Salary is commensurate with duties assigned and student's education and/or experience.

Apply to NCI Personal Office, EPS, Room 537, 6120 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20892-7209. No deadline required for applying.

E. Special Volunteer Program

Volunteer service may be accepted for direct patient care, clerical assignments, technical assistance, or any other activities necessary to carry out the authorized functions of the NCI, without compensation. If under 18 volunteers must have a work permit which must be obtained prior to assignment.

N/A

Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest.

F. Student Career Experience Program

Provides experience that is directly related to the student educational program and career goals. Must be 16 years of age or older, enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree seeking student in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, 2 year or 4 year college or university, graduate, or professional school and be in good academic standing. School must participate in the CO-OP program. Must be enrolled in a field of study related to the assigned work with at least half- time academic/vocational or technical course load. U.S. citizen or national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island) or noncitizen lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a permanent resident who will be able to meet citizenship requirements prior to conversion, and is a national of a country allied with the U.S.

Salary is commensurate with duties assigned and student's education and/or experience.

Contact NCI Personal Office, EPS, Room 537, 6120 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20892-7209.

VII. Other Training Programs

A. Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program

Must be an M.D., D.D.S., D.O., Ph.D., or other doctoral degree in a related discipline (epidemiology, biostatistics, and the biomedical, nutritional, public health, or behavioral sciences). Must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien eligible for citizenship within four years.

First year for an M.D., D.D.S., or D.O.

$30,000 - $41,000

for Ph.D.

$22,000 - $35,000.

Apply to Program Director, CPFP, Executive Plaza South, Room T41, MSC 7105, 6120 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20892-7209. Bethesda, Maryland, 20892.

B. Biotechnology Training Program

Physicians with little or no experience or training in fundamental research, but with an interest in biotechnology including its application to prevention and new treatment and diagnostic techniques, would be eligible. Ph.D. scientists with little or no experience or training in clinically related programs but with an interest in clinical applications of fundamental research methodology related to biotechnology would also be eligible. Typically, these candidates will have less than three years postdoctoral experience. The Biotechnology Training Program is established for United States citizens, or resident aliens who will be eligible for U.S. citizenship within four years.

First year Ph.D.

$25,000 - $38,000

Physicians

$37,000 - $50,500

Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest.

C. Cancer Nurse Training Program

Applications will be accepted from Graduates of NLN accredited baccalaureate nursing programs. Each candidate must submit academic transcripts demonstrating a minimum of a "B" average in undergraduate work, three references regarding their academic work and clinical capability, a letter describing their interest in the program, and a Personal Qualification Statement, SF-171.

Stipends for the program will be $2,652 per month.

Contact the Division of Clinical Sciences.

D. Student Research Training Program

The review and selection of candidates, as well as the day-to-day administration of the fellowships, will be the responsibility of each Administrative Resource Center. Applicants must be bona fide high school, college, graduate or medical school students be 16 years of age, have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above, be either a U.S. citizen or resident alien. The length of the training fellowships may vary from 2 to 6 months, not to exceed 6 months during one 12-month period.

Stipends are based on education and experience at a pay range of $802 - $1,872 per month.

Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest. Application deadlines are March 1 for spring/summer months and October 1 for fall/winter months.

E. Cancer Epidemiology and Biostatistics Training Program

M.Ds and Ph.Ds with an interest in and an aptitude for epidemiology and/or biostatistical research in cancer. Ph.D. candidates in approved doctoral programs in epidemiology or biostatistics whose research would be the source of their dissertation. Master's level scientists whose degree is in a discipline related to epidemiology or biostatistics. Must be U.S. citizen or resident alien who will be eligible for U.S. citizenship within four years.

First year for M.D. and Ph.D. Mathematical Statisticians $31,000 - $42,000 for other Ph.D. $23,000- $36,000

for Master's level $16,000 - $20,000

Contact the Administrative Resource Center of the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics.

F. Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA)

(1) Postdoctoral: Appointments of 1 or 2 years with a maximum of 5 years to candidates with physician or other doctoral degree in the biomedical, behavioral or related sciences.

(2) Predoctoral: Fellowships are granted to students enrolled in PhD, MD, DDS, DMD, DVM, or equivalent degree programs. Students will have completed their graduate course work and will engage full-time in a laboratory research program.

First year salaries range from $25,000 - $50,000 based on years of experience.

Based on years of post- baccalaureate education ranging from $16,000 - $21,000.

Contact Division Director or Laboratory Chief in area of interest.

G. Technology Transfer Fellowship Program

Physicians, PhDs, JDs, individuals with a master's degree in health communications, biomedical science, behavioral science, computer science, informatics, library science, health education, marketing, journalism, English, a graduate degree in law, or a graduate degree in another discipline with legal/paralegal expertise, with little or no experience or training in technology transfer or communications research but with an interest in these areas.

Based on years of (1) postdoctoral experience starting at $25,000 - $38,000 or (2) post-Master's degree starting at $22,000 - $34,000.

Contact following program in area of interest: International Cancer Information Center, the Office of Cancer Communications, the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, the Office of Technology Development, or the Planning, Evaluation, and Analysis Branch.

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