In addition, after graduation you must serve 1 year for each year of scholarship support as a full-time NIH employee. You will be paid at established Federal Government rates for this service.
Substantial penalties apply to students who fail to meet their service obligations.
This fact sheet describes the 10-week summer service obligation. During each year of the scholarship, you will be required to work as an employee in an NIH research laboratory for 10 consecutive weeks. This service must take place during the months of June, July, and August, with some flexibility, depending upon your academic calendar. Students will normally begin service upon completion of the school year. You must serve 10 consecutive weeks.