Financial Benefits and Resources

Residents may receive these benefits during their dedicated training period in the research program at Ohio State.

  • Tuition assistance
  • Travel allowances to present research
  • Book allowances to purchase textbooks and statistical software
  • Laptop purchase discounts

Reducing Debt / NIH Loan Repayment Program

Trainees can apply 12 months in advance for the NIH Loan Repayment Program (NIH LRP). If awarded, the LRP will repay up to $35,000 annually (maximum of two years) of a researcher’s qualified education debt in return for a commitment to engage in NIH mission-relevant research.

Resources

Access to Research Resources

Access to Education Resources
  • DOS Research Training Program Calendar of Events 18-19
  • DOS Research Training Program Handbook
  • Library Access to Current Immunology Protocols, Etc.
    • Current Immunology Protocols and Cellular & Molecular Immunology are available online through the Ohio State Health Sciences Library in Prior Hall.
    • Essential Immunology for Surgeons and Roitt’s Essential Immunology (13th edition) are available in hard copy via the Health Sciences Library. Copies are also retained in the program manager’s office.

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