Research Fellow Salary -2003

	Intramural
	Research Fellow Salary Range

Tercile 1:	$38,000	$56,700
Tercile 2:	$56,701	$67,000
Tercile 3:	$67,001	$77,300

Tercile 1 (T1): This entry level for service fellows is appropriate for individuals typically with three to five years of relevant research experience beyond the doctoral degree. They work in support of an NIH Investigator or Senior Investigator on projects appropriate to the PI's research program and goals. T1 is appropriate for 2-3 years, subject to the 5-year/8-year rule. Note that if the overall time of the individual at NIH exceeds 5 years, justification for continuation is required.

Tercile 2 (T2): Exceptional fellows may be advanced to T2 upon recommendation of the supervisor and IC Scientific Director. This reflects increasing levels of responsibility and skills, along with a publication record that demonstrates laboratory accomplishments. At this level, the fellow is expected to make presentations at meetings and to have been recognized by peers. T2 is appropriate for 2-3 years, subject to the 5-year/8-year rule. This level is equivalent to that of Instructor in a university setting.

Tercile 3 (T3): Outstanding fellows may be advanced to T3 upon recommendation of the supervisor and IC Scientific Director, subject to the 5-year/8-year rule. Work reflects increasing levels of responsibility and skills, along with a growing bibliography that demonstrates significant laboratory accomplishments. The fellow has a demonstrated track record of presenting at scientific meetings and to have been recognized by peers through citations in the literature. It is expected that effective mentoring skills have been developed by this time. T3 is appropriate for 2-3 years.

Last updated: 8/12/03