The F.M. Kirby Neurobiology Center is fully committed to recruiting and supporting the full spectrum of our diverse population and ensuring that everybody has a place in our research community.
Welcome to the Kirby Center!
This web page compiles guidelines and official information about employee benefits, grants and professional development resources at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, all of which are available to Kirby Center Postdoctoral Research Fellows.
Handbooks
Grants Information and Guidance
NIH National Research Service Award (NRSA) Fellowships
NRSA Benefit Rates 2023 (PDF) 549KB >
NRSA Payment Schedule 2023 (XLSX) 29KB>
NIH & BCH Neuro FY23 Stipend Levels (DOCX) 18KB >
Externally Funded Fellowships
2023 Externally Funded Fellows Rates (PDF) >
Professional Development & Support
Ombudspeople
Amy Weinberg, Administrative Director
Email Amy Weinberg >
617-919-4023
Zhigang He, Ph.D., BM
Email Zhigang He >
617-919-2353
Judith Steen, Ph.D.
Email Judith Steen >
617-919-2450
Networking Organizations
Boston Children’s Hospital Postdoc Association >
This team of research fellows serves as representatives of the postdoctoral fellows to Boston Children’s Hospital.
National Postdoc Association >
Affiliate membership is free to postdocs at sustaining member institutions.
Harvard Medical School/Harvard School of Dental Medicine Postdoctoral Fellows Association >
This professional association is open to all affiliated postdocs.