NINR invites nursing students who are interested in entering or currently enrolled in a PhD program to apply to the NINR Graduate Partnerships Program (GPP) in Biobehavioral Research. Working in conjunction with graduate schools of nursing, the NINR GPP offers cutting-edge, doctoral-level research training opportunities within research programs at laboratories across NIH and conducted by leading scientists and clinical investigators. This training is focused primarily in the areas of symptom biology, symptom management, tissue injury, and genetics.

A graduate nursing student selected to become an NINR GPP scholar completes initial coursework at the partnership university (up to 2 years, depending on curriculum requirements). Following this coursework, the scholar comes to the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD, to begin research toward a doctoral dissertation. This research is conducted under the guidance of both an NIH intramural investigator and the partnership university mentor. Research opportunities available through NIH for NINR GPP scholars range from basic laboratory science to clinical trials.

NINR will support GPP scholars for up to 5 years under an NINR/University Partnership Agreement. Funding for scholars includes support for tuition and fees, a stipend, health insurance, and a small travel allowance. Upon successful completion of the program, the scholar will receive a PhD from the partnership university.

The application period for the GPP is currently closed. Please continue to check this page for the announcement of the 2010 application period.

For questions about the NINR GPP, please contact:

Dr. Natalie Rasmussen
Intramural Research Training Director
Assistant Clinical Investigator
Phone: 301-443-5061
Email: rasmussenna@mail.nih.gov