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**Documents Required:**

-   Completed NIH Form 829-2 (VF) or 829-7 (SF)

-   FPS award number and/or FPS Fellowship Request form

-   Copy of doctoral degree used to qualify for this award (e.g. M.D.,
    Ph.D.)^1^

-   If degree earned more than 5 years ago, SD or OIR approval^2^

-   CV and Bibliography

-   3 letters of reference

-   Four point memorandum, if applicable, for incidental patient contact
    (M.D. only)---required for [ALL]{.underline} fellows

-   SF - Evidence of supplemental funding^3^

-   Copy of passport biographical page for VF/SF **and** each dependent
    (including passport expiration date)

-   If currently in the US:

-   Copy of current Form I-94 for VF/SF **and** dependents

-   Copy of most recent visa for VF/SF **and** dependents, if available

-   Copy of immigration documents (see below)

^1^ Include translation of all foreign language documents

^2^ If the doctoral degree was earned more than 5 years ago and the
candidate has less than 5 years of relevant postdoctoral research
experience, include Form 829 signed by the Scientific Director (SD). If
degree was earned more than 5 years ago and the candidate has more than
5 years of relevant postdoctoral research experience, OIR approval is
needed prior to submission to DIS.

> ^3^ Include the name of the organization, amount of funding in U.S.
> Dollars, and duration of funding. The funding letter must be on the
> organization's letterhead and signed by an individual authorized to
> confirm the funding. Total funding, including outside source and NIH,
> should be within the established post-doctoral stipend range.

**Note: IC cannot provide a supplement solely to provide health
insurance coverage. A stipend must also be authorized.**

**In addition, include these documents according to immigration
status:**

> **[J-1 transfer to NIH sponsorship]{.underline}**:

-   Copy of **all** Forms DS-2019 (and IAP-66) for J-1 **and** J-2
    dependents

-   Ensure properly completed Form 829-2 or --7, particularly Block 38
    (Form 829-2) or Block 39 (Form 829-7)

> **[J-1 Student]{.underline}:**

-   Copy of **all** Forms DS-2019 (and IAP-66) for J-1 **and** J-2
    dependents

-   Letter of authorization for academic training from RO/ARO

> **[F-1 Student with OPT]{.underline}:**

-   Copy of **all** Forms I-20 (all pages) for F-1

-   Current Form I-20 authorized for OPT

-   Copy of valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

> **[J-2 (Dependents of J-1)]{.underline}:**

-   Copies of all Forms DS-2019 for J-2 **and** J-1

-   Copy of valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

> **[Adjustment Applicants (for LPR)]{.underline}:**

-   Copy of valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

> **[Other nonimmigrant classifications]{.underline}:**

-   Copy of valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or other USCIS
    authorization to work

*For any nonimmigrant classification not listed, please consult with
your DIS Team.*

*For DIS Processing Times, please refer to
<http://dis.ors.od.nih.gov/advisories/techadvis_no01.html>*

*For the NIH Intramural Visiting Fellow Program (VFP) Manual Chapter,
please refer to
<http://www1.od.nih.gov/oma/manualchapters/person/2300-320-3/>*