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 2026-27 (Effective 06/28/2026)

Departments can appoint/reappoint Research Associates between the minimum of the NRSA level and 120% of the NRSA level without additional justification. 

NIH Stipend Levels FY27
Postdoctoral Years of Experience
NRSA (NIH) Levels
120% of NRSA (NIH) Levels
133% of NRSA (NIH) Levels (Maximum) 
0 $63,480 $76,176 $84,428
1 $63,900 $76,680 $84,987
2 $64,380 $77,256 $85,625
3 $66,948 $80,338 $89,041
4 $69,180 $83,016 $92,009
5 $71,748 $86,098 $95,425
6 $74,424 $89,309 $98,984
7 or more $77,076 $92,491 $102,511
  • 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

Historical SMPH Post-Doctoral Stipend Rates 


Keywords:
NIH, post doc, research associate, rate, NRSA 
Doc ID:
106568
Owned by:
SMPH Compensation in SMPH Human Resources
Created:
2020-10-09
Updated:
2026-03-24
Sites:
SMPH Human Resources