About the PMF Program

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has participated in the PMF program since 1985. We pride ourselves on offering interesting, challenging, and flexible opportunities. PMFs, along with their mentors, select rotations that are tailored to meet their individual career development goals and the needs of NIH. PMFs develop rotational assignments in a broad range of administrative and programmatic areas. To learn more about Management Careers at NIH, click here.

The PMF Program at NIH is unique in offering:

• Mentors -
  Each PMF will work closely with a mentor throughout the two-year internship. The mentor may provide advice on rotational assignments, training opportunities, and future career options.
• Rotations -
  Rotational assignments may occur throughout NIH, as well as in other agencies of the Department of Health and Human Services, other Executive Branch departments, and Congress.
• Training -
  Interns receive a training budget of $2500 per year to enhance their administrative and management skills and further their career development.
• Professional Development Opportunities -
  Each class of NIH PMFs actively participates in individual and group professional development activities including Brown Bag Lunches, a Management Seminar Series (MSS), etc.

NIH can also boast a record of 100% placement of all NIH PMFs who choose to remain with the agency at the completion of the PMF program.