NIH has led the nation in technology transfer, resulting in many lifesavings drugs, vaccines, and medical devices. Technology transfer at the NIH is a process which transfers medical knowledge from NIH laboratories to other organizations for the purpose of developing that knowledge into medical products to enhance the public health. The following list contains active job openings within the various Technology Transfer Offices at NIH.

Current Listings

NIH Technology Transfer & Patent Specialist 

If you are an experienced Technology Transfer & Patent Specialist and you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the National Institutes of Health!

Duties:

• Originate and draft complex Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) to document the terms of joint research and development projects.
• Plan and negotiate CRADAs with profit and non-profit organizations.
• Independently monitor the processes for handling CRADAs and potential inventions arising from CRADA research.
• Advise on matters involving domestic and foreign patent rights, policies and procedures.
• Participate in the development of new policies regarding the transfer of technologies.
• Prepare and deliver educational programs designed to train scientific and administrative staff about technology transfer issues.
• Contribute to analyses, interpretation, and evaluation of complex, or abstract information on licensing agreements.

Qualifications, other requirements, and information on how to apply can be found on the USAJobs listing. 

Fellowship Opportunities

NCI TTC Fellowship Program

The mission of the DHHS/NIH/NCI Technology Transfer Center (TTC) is to facilitate partnerships between external organizations and the research laboratories of the NCI and nine other NIH institutes and centers. The TTC has fellowship opportunities available to qualified candidates in the fast-growing field of technology transfer. The fellowships provide an opportunity to apply a science, legal or business background to a career in technology transfer, and create a new competency. The fellowship can prepare you for technology transfer positions within academia, industry, or the federal government.  

Minimum Requirements

• An advanced degree in the sciences, law, business, economics, or public health.  All candidates must have a background in the sciences;
• Have received most current degree within the last 8 years;
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident (must hold green card) eligible for citizenship within 4 years;
• Excellent writing and speaking skills.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information, please visit the NCI TTC Fellowship Program page. 

NIAID Technology Transfer Fellowship Program

The NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Technology Transfer Fellowship Program (TTFP) is now open. It’s an immersive training program focused on technology transfer in a federal setting, including exposure to intellectual property, licensing, and research partnerships that help move discoveries toward public health use.

This could be a good fit for recent graduates (within the past 5 years) with a STEM background, or those with a JD or MBA and an interest in this space. U.S. citizenship is required.

Application deadline is May 29, 2026.

More information and application details: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/NIH-NIAID-TTIPO-TTFP-2026-0001
 

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