What Do Research Supplements Pay For?

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The amount of financial support provided by NIAID research supplements depends on the career level of the person receiving the support.

• High school students and undergraduates -- Your institution's regular hourly rate for high school or undergraduate employees, plus $125 per year for supplies.
• Graduate students -- Stipend, fringe benefits, up to $5,000 per year for supplies (with justification), $1,500 for travel, 100 percent of tuition up to $3,000 and 60 percent above $3,000.
• Postdocs -- Stipend, fringe benefits, up to $5,000 for supplies (with justification), and $1,500 for travel.
• People reentering a scientific career -- Your institution's regular level of salary and fringe benefits, up to $5,000 supplies (with justification), and $1,500 for travel.

For people with disabilities, NIAID also provides reasonable accommodation costs.

Additional Resources

• NIAID Research Supplements

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