Current and Historical Research Associate/NIH Rates
Summary: This document is a collection of the current and historical post-doctoral stipend rates
SMPH Post-Doctoral Stipend Rates 2024-25 (Effective 06/30/2024)
*The NIH released a correction to stipend levels for FY 2024 on April 23, 2024. Updated stipend levels are below.
Departments can appoint/reappoint Research Associates between the minimum of the NRSA level and 120% of the NRSA level without additional justification.
|
Postdoctoral Years of Experience |
NRSA(NIH) Levels |
120% of NRSA(NIH) Levels |
133% of NRSA (NIH) Levels (Maximum) |
|
0 |
$61,008 |
$73,210 |
$81,141 |
|
1 |
$61,428 |
$73,714 |
$81,699 |
|
2 |
$61,884 |
$74,261 |
$82,306 |
|
3 |
$64,356 |
$77,227 |
$85,593 |
|
4 |
$66,492 |
$79,790 |
$88,434 |
|
5 |
$68,964 |
$82,757 |
$91,722 |
|
6 |
$71,532 |
$85,838 |
$95,138 |
|
7 or more |
$74,088 |
$88,906 |
$98,537 |
- Rates less than the minimums of the NRSA level require justification and prior approval
- Rates greater than 120% of the NRSA minimum require justification and prior approval by Dean’s Office
- Rates greater than 133% of the NRSA level (maximum) require highly unique circumstances
- Consider equity within your unit when determining rates