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Become a PMF

2024 Application

The PMF Class of 2024 Application is anticipated to be open in the fall of 2023. Potential applicants are encouraged to monitor this page for specific dates, which will be posted once available, as well as any other application-related updates.

The application will be accessible via an announcement on USAJOBS (www.USAJOBS.gov) once the application opens.

Changes effective with the 2024 Application will be listed under the “What’s New for 2024?” section below.

Once available, please also review the 2024-version of the PMF Applicant Handbook for an overview of the application and assessment process. The Handbook will be posted on the Resources webpage in the late spring/early summer prior to the application launch.

In addition, please review the Eligibility, Application Process, Assessment Process, and FAQs webpages for additional information about the application.

Timeline

NOTE: The dates below are approximate and subject to change. Please monitor frequently for any updates. All deadlines are based on Eastern Time (ET).

Date/Timeframe Description
Informational webinars on the PMF Class of 2024 Application Informational webinars for potential applicants will be held in August/September 2023. Specific dates and registration details will be posted to this page once available.
Fall 2023 The PMF Class of 2024 Application opens for approximately two weeks.
Approximately 4-6 weeks after application closes

Semi-Finalists selected and notified
Approximately 1 week after Semi-Finalists are selected

Semi-Finalists reserve their Fellows Structured Interviews (FSI)
For approximately 8-10 weeks after Semi-Finalists are selected

Fellows Structured Interviews (FSI) assessment conducted for Semi-Finalists
Anticipated by February 2024

PMF Class of 2024 Finalists announced

Informational Webinars for Potential Applicants

During the months of August/September 2023, the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program will be hosting a series of informational webinars for applicants ahead of the PMF Class of 2024 Application.

The informational webinars will provide a general overview of the PMF Program, details about the 2024 application cycle, and if time permits, allow for any questions. Please note that several of the webinars have a specific focus related to strategic recruitment objectives (e.g., academic, demographic, geographic, etc.), but all will cover the basics outlined above and are open to all disciplines. The webinars will not be recorded for later publishing or viewing.

Specific dates and registration details will be posted here once available. Please monitor this page for updates.

What's New for 2024?

Below is a summary of the changes effective with the PMF Class of 2024 Application: 

  • We have added the following degrees to our database:
    • Forensic Science
    • Homeland Security/Defense
    • Human Development
    • Leadership/Management
    • Occupational Safety and Health
    • Organizational Behavior
    • Paralegal Studies
    • Psychology/Counseling
    • Science (Other)
    • Sports
    • Transportation
  • Application Criteria: For a full list of available degrees, skills, and languages for applicants to choose from when applying, please refer to the Application Criteria

PMF Subscriber Lists: The PMF Program has “Subscriber Lists” for individuals who would like to stay informed on the PMF Program. To learn more and to sign up, visit the Apply Site.

UPDATED:  01-18-2023