Q:        How much will I be paid while participating in the summer program?
A:        Students receive stipends which are based on the amount of education completed at the time the fellowship begins.

Q:        Will taxes be taken out of my stipend check?
A:        No, taxes are not withheld from your stipend check.
           
Q:        Do I have to pay taxes on my stipend?
A:        Yes, you are responsible to pay taxes at the end of the calendar year. Sometime in February, you will receive an IRS Form 1099-G
            by mail indicating the amount of income you received.

Q:        When will I be paid?
A:        Stipends are issued at the beginning of each month for work performed in the previous month.  Deposits are normally made between the 1st and
            the 3rd of each month.

Q:        How do I receive my monthly stipend?
A:        Federal regulations require that stipend payments be made via direct deposit. Stipends are paid via direct deposit to your personal bank account.
            Paper checks will not be issued.

Q:        If I start my internship in the middle of the month will I be paid for the entire month?
A:        No. You are only paid for the time that you work. Your stipend payment will be prorated based on the number of days worked. Monthly stipends
            are based on a 30-day period. When there are 31 days in any given month, your monthly stipend remains the same.

Q:        I don’t have a bank account for my stipend to be direct deposited, can I use someone else’s bank account?
A:        No. You must have a bank account in your name in order to receive your monthly stipend.

Q:        How long is my internship?
A:        The NIA IRP Summer Program is a 10-week program. You must commit to a minimum of 8 weeks and be able to carry out this commitment
            uninterrupted.  Students are strongly encouraged to plan vacations and other summer activities before or after the dates of the program.

Q:        Do I really need to send my official school transcripts?
A:        Yes. Please have your registrar send your official school transcripts to:
            Ms. Arlene Jackson
            NIA IRP Summer Program
            251 Bayview Blvd., Room 04B409
            Baltimore, MD 21224

Q:        Are travel expenses reimbursed to me once I arrive?
A:        No, students are responsible for their own travel expenses to and from the program.

Q:        I am driving my car to campus. Do I have to pay for parking?
A:        No. Parking is a fringe benefit of your participation in the NIA IRP Summer Program. However, students working on the main campus in Bethesda
            are encouraged to take full advantage of the expansive public transportation system.
            Directions to the NIH Campus may be found at http://www.nih.gov/about/directions.htm .

Q:        Is housing provided for the duration of my internship?
A:        Unfortunately we do not provide housing. However, we will assist you in locating safe and affordable housing in the local area.
            Please contact Ms. Arlene Jackson for assistance at jacksona@mail.nih.gov .

Q:        Do I have to work weekends?
A:        Although weekends are not required, you should prepare for long days and short weekends. The NIA IRP summer experience is rigorous and intense,
            therefore we strongly encourage that you not take academic classes or hold other employment during the internship.
            The NIA IRP Summer Program requires a full-time commitment.  

Q:        I will need to take off during my fellowship, is this allowed?
A:        Students are expected to carry-out their commitment uninterrupted and are strongly encouraged to plan vacations and other summer activities before or
            after the dates of the program. The NIA IRP Summer Program requires a full-time commitment.

Q:        Will I be paid for the time I take off?
A:        No. Students will not be paid for periods of absence from the lab. Students are excused with pay ONLY for Federal holidays, ill-health or personal emergencies.

Still have a question? Send us an email at niasummeradmin@mail.nih.gov