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

Royalties Analyst

The NIH Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) is recruiting for a Royalties Analyst, GS-0501-12, with promotion potential to GS-13.

The NIH Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) supports NIH’s technology transfer mission by managing intellectual property and licensing activities and overseeing the administration of royalties generated from licensed NIH technologies. The selected Royalties Analyst will join OTT’s royalty administration team and support this broad, mission-focused portfolio through post-execution license administration, royalty monitoring, financial analysis, and coordination with NIH ICs, CDC, licensees, and other stakeholders.

Open: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Closes: Monday, September 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET

Please note that this is a merit promotion/status announcement and is not open to the general public. Eligible applicants may include current or former Federal employees who are eligible under merit promotion procedures, as well as individuals eligible under an OPM interchange agreement. The announcement also includes applicable eligibility paths for veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, career transition candidates, Peace Corps/AmeriCorps VISTA alumni, and other special authorities. Applicants must have at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level.

Important application note: Resumes must be two pages or less. If a resume exceeds two pages, only the first two pages will be reviewed. Please read the announcement carefully for all required documents and application instructions.

For more information and how to apply, please view the USA Jobs Listing: OTT Royalties Analyst

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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