How Prestigious Is An NIH Fellowship?

[Anonymous]

Why would you even ask this question? This post is mean-spirited. It's as if you doubt or don't believe that your cousin accomplished something and your family members have a right to hold it out. Why would you shit on this? Something getting you down in your own life?

[Anonymous]

Working at NIH is a wonderful experience. I enjoyed my fellowship there. It isn't on par with a Rhodes scholarship or anything, but still, congrats to your cousin.

[Anonymous]

OP- you sound jealous.

Check yourself.

I was a grunt in an NIH lab after college. The fellowship is prestigious. Good for her!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
An NIH fellowship is generally the right to work at the NIH for a specific period of time and a specific research topic. My husband received one for his post-doctorate work.

Once you have your PhD and/or MD (my DH has both) and apply for a fellowship with all your relevant qualifications, published work and experience, it is not that difficult to obtain.

The difficulty resides in getting said qualifications.

I'm an MD/PhD and agree with this. It's not difficult to obtain if you have the degrees. There are many, many fellowship spots at the NIH.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why would you even ask this question? This post is mean-spirited. It's as if you doubt or don't believe that your cousin accomplished something and your family members have a right to hold it out. Why would you shit on this? Something getting you down in your own life?

Is this really necessary?

To me, the OP sounds curious and simply wants to better understand what NIH fellowships mean to others.
I didn't sense any malice in the OP's post. No need to stir the pot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would you even ask this question? This post is mean-spirited. It's as if you doubt or don't believe that your cousin accomplished something and your family members have a right to hold it out. Why would you shit on this? Something getting you down in your own life?

Is this really necessary?

To me, the OP sounds curious and simply wants to better understand what NIH fellowships mean to others.
I didn't sense any malice in the OP's post. No need to stir the pot.

OP wants to know if an NIH Fellowship is "really" grounds for "rejoicing" and you don't see malice?

Getting any job these days is grounds for rejoicing.

[Anonymous]

OP - I can't believe you're investing time and energy trying to undermine your cousin's accomplishment. Let his mom feel proud without trying to pee on her parade. Sheesh. What motivates you? Is it jealousy?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would you even ask this question? This post is mean-spirited. It's as if you doubt or don't believe that your cousin accomplished something and your family members have a right to hold it out. Why would you shit on this? Something getting you down in your own life?

Is this really necessary?

To me, the OP sounds curious and simply wants to better understand what NIH fellowships mean to others.
I didn't sense any malice in the OP's post. No need to stir the pot.

No, there's malice. If I tell you I won an award / fellowship / grant and you're mind turns to uncovering whether that's a big deal or not, it's malicious - not to mention petty, immature, and undermining. Sounds like the OP is jealous and wants to feel better about him/herself by determine that this fellowship is really no big deal.

[Anonymous]

^your not you're / determining

[Anonymous]

Naw, I think OP is jealous also. Just be happy for your cousin and keep it moving.