Jobs @ NIH
Intern/Fellow Programs
Administrative and Policy Opportunities
In order to shape the administrative leaders of the 21st Century and to fill the administrative pipeline for years to come, the National Institutes of Health's internship and fellowship programs offer access to some of the nation’s brightest and most talented individuals. This experience provides incredible and unique opportunities for career advancement through training, rotational assignments, and mentoring.
Expect the type of work to be challenging and aggressive, yet extremely rewarding. One of the most valuable aspects of the NIH intern programs is the series of rotational assignments. Candidates will interact with senior executives and be able to make unique contributions, while gaining hands-on experience. After many months of intense evaluation, those selected are provided with opportunities to advance in a Federal public service career path. The NIH has attracted highly motivated candidates who today hold various senior management positions at NIH. The NIH is dedicated towards playing an active role in sharing knowledge and expertise with the next generation of NIH managers and administrators who strive to improve the nation's health. The Administrative Training Committee oversees the NIH Administrative Intern and Fellows programs including the Administrative Fellows Program (AFP), the HHS Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), the Management Intern Program, and the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF).
For more information about the Administrative Training Committee and the Administrative programs, visit the Administrative Training Committee (ATC) page.
Scientific Research and Training Opportunities
Post-baccalaureate and Graduate Students
Offered through NIH's Office of Intramural Training and Education, the Postbaccalaureate IRTA program and the National Cancer Institute's CRTA program provide opportunities for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical research at the NIH. TheYear-Off Training Program for Graduate or Medical students provides an opportunity for currently enrolled graduate or medical students to spend a year engaged in biomedical research at the NIH, with the understanding that they will return to their degree-granting institution within one year.
Postdoctoral Training
Offered through NIH's Office of Intramural Training and Education, the Postdoctoral Training in the NIH Intramural Research Program is available for eligible U.S. citizens and permanent residents who have recently received a doctoral degree can come to the NIH as Postdoctoral IRTAs to complete up to five years of postdoctoral research. Eligible international scholars who are recent doctoral degree recipients can conduct up to five years of postdoctoral research at the NIH as Visiting Fellows; they generally come to the NIH on J1 visas. Both groups are considered NIH trainees, rather than employees.
Clinical Training
Offered through NIH's Office of Intramural Training and Education and the Clinical Center, the Clinical and Dental Training programs concentrate on certified Residency and subspecialty training programs.
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