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How was the new compensation minimum determined?
The new minimum compensation aligns with year zero of the FY21 NIH National Research Service Awards (NRSA) scale which is a national standard. The minimum will apply across all GW departments and units, regardless of funding source. NIH updates the NRSA scale on an irregular basis. GW will continue to reference it to inform starting compensation.