The Foundation operates an active incentive awards program to recognize employees who demonstrate exceptional ability and efficiency. Successful performance and significant contributions are recognized with cash awards, special salary increases, and other honorary citations. The NSF Merit Promotion and Placement Plan is designed to identify qualified candidates for positions and give them an opportunity for promotion based on merit. Actual selection for promotion is recommended by the supervisor and will largely depend on the quality of your past performance and potential to take on higher level work. With the appropriate experience or education, you can compete for higher level jobs in any field where you meet the qualifications required.
Internships are for two years.
To be eligible for the Presidential Management Intern Program, you must be nominated by your graduate school and pass a highly competitive selection process administered by the U. S. Office of Personnel Management. PMI finalists may apply directly to NSF, as well as other Federal agencies, for selection consideration. Eligibility is based strictly on academic achievement at the bachelor's degree level. If you are a college graduate with a grade point average of 3.5 or above, on a 4.0 scale, for all undergraduate coursework, or have graduated in the upper 10 percent of your class, we encourage you to apply for consideration under the Outstanding Scholars Program. The Foundation is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment to all individuals.