You Don't Have to be a Scientist to Discover NIH!
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the executive branch of the Federal government, is the nation’s premier biomedical and behavioral research institution, supporting cutting-edge research on its Bethesda campus and around the country. You may think that you must have a Ph.D., M.D., or another advanced degree in a scientific discipline to have a leadership career at the NIH. Certainly those disciplines are critical to the NIH mission, but you should know that a large proportion of the approximately 16,000 positions at the NIH are held by individuals who administer and manage the programs of the agency, and who are not scientists.
NIH is looking for individuals with a broad range of training and experience to groom as future administrators and managers. The next century holds promise for unimaginable advances in science and the need for high-quality administrators and managers will be greater than ever. That is why we want you to consider a career at NIH.
You should know that the NIH is located on more than 300 acres in Bethesda, Maryland, with off-campus sites around the Washington metropolitan area, and in Montana and North Carolina. The campus is accessible by car, bus, and subway, with a Metro stop located on the campus, and is within walking distance of a variety of shops, restaurants, and other businesses. NIH participates in the Transhare program, through which it provides a stipend of up to $130 per month to many individuals who use train and/or bus service to travel to work. NIH also has on-site child care, as well as fully equipped fitness and aerobic exercise facilities that offer a variety of health and fitness programs
NIH cares about the quality of life of its employees and many offices offer employee-friendly programs, including alternative work schedules, flexiplace, and telecommuting options. Many staff training opportunities also are available, as are several lecture series on a variety of topics presented in lay terms. NIH has a theater group and a chamber music orchestra through which employees can express their artistic and musical talents. Membership in the NIH Recreation and Welfare Association is available to all employees, with services including sales of discounted tickets to theatre events, plays, movies, concerts, sporting events, theme parks and entertainment attractions; greeting cards and gifts; discounted travel packages; tax services; and many others. These are but a few of the amenities that are available to NIH employees.
Now that you know more about NIH, think about joining the NIH team. Remember, you don’t have to be a scientist to discover a rich and rewarding career at the NIH!
For additional information, please contact PMF Program Manager John Abrams or MI Program Manager Bob Michon.
Administrative Training Committee
The Administrative Training Committee is the governing and advising body responsible for the oversight and management of the NIH Internship and Fellowship Programs.