Come join the Premier College Graduate Program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)! Recent Graduates perform duties in one of the Institutes or Centers and receive on-the-job training. This is an opportunity to work with top professionals who exemplify and promote creative discoveries, innovative strategies, and collaborative exchange of information. Be a part of the mission - apply now!

Requirements

Qualifications

To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an institution of higher education and pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree on at least a part-time basis as determined by the institute of higher education (defined at 20 U.S.C. §1001) for Fall 2024 or have been accepted for Spring 2025 enrollment. These institutions include (but are not limited to): College (including 4-year colleges/universities, community college, and junior college) Professional You qualify at the GS-5 level: You Must have completed 4 years of education above high school or have completed four (4) years of education above high school; OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: placing orders against single award contracts, or using credit card accounts; soliciting additional sources or questioning a price; recommending awards using primarily price and/or delivery as determining factors OR a combination of post high school education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Superior Academic Achievement: If you are claiming SAA you must provide evidence such as a copy of your official transcript at the time of application. To be eligible under Superior Academic Achievement at the GS-5 level you must meet one of the following requirements: a) graduating within the upper-third of the graduating class in a college, university, or major subdivision such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; b) obtain a GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; c) being elected for membership in a national scholastic honor society. A combination of education and specialized experience that meets the qualification requirements for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Special Provisions/or Interns with Previous Related Education or Experience: Previous education and/or experience may be evaluated to determine the highest grade level for which the individual is qualified. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12573480

Education

You must submit a copy of your transcripts or enrollment/acceptance letter. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

• All unofficial transcripts must include the following: enrollment status showing Fall 2024 semester courses, major, and the number of credits for each course. If not currently enrolled for Fall 2024, an acceptance letter or enrollment verification in a new program for the Spring 2025 semester must be provided.
• Additional proof of enrollment for the upcoming Spring 2025 semester will be required before a final job offer can be extended.

You must be accepted to an academic institution or enrolled for the Fall 2024 semester. If you do not have transcripts yet, please provide enrollment verification with your application (e.g., a graduating bachelor's degree student that is enrolled for a master's degree program for Fall 2024 must provide proof of enrollment).If you have been accepted to an academic institution but have not enrolled for the Fall 2024 semester, please provide a copy of an acceptance letter with your application. If selected, you will be required to show proof of enrollment on at least a half-time basis.

Applicants who have completed their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization and must provide a copy of the evaluation prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

If you do not submit a transcript indicating your possession of the required education, you will not be considered for this position.

Conversion Into a Permanent Appointment

While conversion is not guaranteed, Premier Program Students, with U.S. citizenship, may be converted to a permanent career-conditional or career appointment within 120 days of successful completion of all program requirements.

Premier Program Students must work 640 hours prior to graduation in order to be eligible for conversion.

Non-competitive conversion may be made to either a one-grade or two-grade interval position, depending on the agency's policy. An individual participating in the Premier Program who otherwise meets the Program requirements for conversion (i.e., work hours, satisfactory performance, educational requirements, training completed, etc.) may be converted to a position that has an established career ladder.

Upon conversion positions may have promotion potential up to the GS-13 grade level. Promotion potential is determined based on the position being filled within an Institute/Center.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Vanessa Ramon
• Email: [email protected]