The National Institutes of Health

About Us

Overview

NIH is the only agency of its kind. We greatly impact the health of our country through unique and innovative medical research. We also play a significant role in helping Americans live longer and healthier: increasing life expectancy in the U.S. by more than 31 years since 1900. Whether you are graduating with a bachelor’s degree, entering the workforce for the first time, changing careers, or working on your doctoral degree, NIH offers a place for you to start and plenty of room to grow. When you join us, you’re not just advancing your career — you’re driving the health of our country forward.

Website

http://www.jobs.nih.gov

Industry

Research

Company size

10,001+ employees

24,923 on LinkedIn Includes members with current employer listed as The National Institutes of Health, including part-time roles. Also includes employees from subsidiaries: National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB),National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK),National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease (NIAMS) and 28 more.

Headquarters

Bethesda, MD

Type

Government Agency

Founded

1887

Specialties

Intramural Medical Research, Extramural Medical Research, Federal Grant Funding, Scholarship Funding, and Medical Research Training