Useful Links: Dictionary, phone and people search, FEDEX and UPS sites; various NIH websites, including events calendars and the Fellows' Handbook; research grant-related pages; teaching links; Fellows' Merchandise and Room Exchange.
Survival Guide: Links to valuable resources, including the NIH Handbook for Postdoctoral Fellows, an excellent compendium of handy resources for new and seasoned fellows, and other information to help new fellows figure out what's going on.
Campus Maps: NIH, Bethesda, and Metrorail maps.
International Fellows: Resources for those who have recently entered the USA to take an NIH job, or who are planning to do so: visa information, the Fogerty International Center, embassy links, interest groups.
Groups: NIH Inter-Institute Interest Groups are assemblies of scientists with common research interests. These groups are divided into seven broad, process oriented parent groups, or faculties, and more than 30 smaller, more focused groups centered on particular research models, subjects, or techniques.
IRTA Taxes: Tips for IRTA fellows on paying federal and local taxes and on filing your tax returns. Other fellows may benefit from this information as well.
Health Insurance: FAES administers a health insurance program for those at NIH who are not eligible for the health insurance plans available to Federal employees -- a category that includes most postdoctoral fellows.
Institutes: NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices.
Hispanic Group: A directory of Hispanic/Latino scientist at NIH, organized alphabetically by last name, first name, and institute. It also includes links of special interest to Hispanic fellows.
NIH Black Scientists Association: A network of scientists, physicians, technologists, clinicians, and administrators that addresses topics of interest to African-American and other under-represented communities.
Representatives: A directory of Fellows Committee representatives organized by Institute. These are peers you can contact with any questions or suggestions relating to your experience as a Fellow at NIH.

Suggestions | 14 Jan 2003