Labs & Scientific Resources

NIAID Research

Scientists in NIAID labs conduct basic, translational, and clinical research in a wide range of disciplines related to immunology, allergy, and infectious diseases. Discoveries made by NIAID researchers help inform the development of new vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics that improve human health.

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NIAID conducts and supports biomedical research to understand, treat, and prevent infectious and immune-mediated diseases, including research to combat diseases of worldwide concern, such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, neglected tropical diseases, emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Over 80 percent of Institute's budget supports investigators at universities, hospitals and medical research institutes throughout the U.S. and abroad. Find out more about the NIAID research portfolio:

Scientific Jobs

A talented and diverse workforce is NIAID's greatest asset, and we are always seeking qualified candidates to help us make a difference in the lives of millions. Medical officers, scientists, nurses, administrators, and financial and management specialists—at NIAID, you can advance your career and work with talented investigators committed to improving global health in the 21st century. NIAID needs you, so apply today. Browse all Scientific Jobs.

Fellowships and Training

Students interested in careers in biomedical research can take advantage of many training and educational opportunities. Browse all Fellowship and Training Opportunities.

NIAID supports a comprehensive set of services for researchers. These services provide infrastructure for basic through clinical research. They facilitate preclinical and clinical research needed to translate the ideas generated through basic research into safe and effective drugs, vaccines, and diagnostics to control and prevent infectious diseases. Browse all Resources for Researchers.

Technology From NIAID Labs

Work performed in NIAID labs has led to vaccines, treatments, and diagnostic tools and continues to contribute to cutting-edge advances in science technology. The NIAID Office of Technology Development facilitates collaborations between NIAID scientists and outside institutions to translate laboratory research into medical tools that improve human health. Read more about technology development.