Student Resources

Questions?

  • Anne Schmitt SPA Program Coordinator
    (202) 885-6201
    SPA-PMF@american.edu
    Ward Circle Building, Room 310

    Professor Harvey Lieber
    (202) 885-6235
    lieber@american.edu
    Ward Circle Building, Room 325

Mailing Address

Presidential Management Fellowships

The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program attracts outstanding masters or doctoral-level students to careers in the federal service. This rigorous two-year paid fellowship includes 80-hours of training each year, challenging assignments, accelerated promotions, and opportunities to network between agencies. It is a stepping stone to highly visible and respected leadership positions in the federal government. Fellows are hired by agencies and given exposure to domestic and international issues in the following areas:

Accounting/Finance/MBA
Health/Medical Science
Economics
Information Technology
Human Resources
Public Policy
Engineering
Public Administration
Statistics
International Affairs
Environmental Sciences
Law

American University students have done very well in this fellowship program: in 2008-09, AU had 31 finalists, ranking fifth among all universities in the U.S.


PMF 2010

Mark your calendar to apply October 1-15, 2009. For further information go to the SPA PMF Welcome Page

Information Session Schedule

Career Center
Wednesday, August 26, 5:00 – 6:15 p.m., Butler Boardroom (6th Floor) RSVP here.

SPA
Wednesday, September 16, 5:30-6:15 PM, Ward 300 - RSVP here
Wednesday, September 16, 8:00-8:45 PM, Ward 300 - RSVP here

SIS
Thursday, August 27, 7:30-8:30 PM, Clark 130
Tuesday, September 1, 6:30-7:30 PM, Clark 130
Thursday, September 10, 6:30-7:30 PM, Clark 130

Please check back often for updated information.

 

Success Story

Tamara Rivera

AU is a Common Theme in Prestigious PMF Program

When Tamara Rivera, SPA/MA ’08 and a Presidential Management Fellow (PMF) at the State Department, didn’t realize she would feel so at home in the prestigious program. “American University” was a common starting point for participants.

More Success Stories

PMF Powerpoint

For more information, download the PMF Program Powerpoint, prepared by the United States Office of Personnel Management.

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