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Become a PMF

2025 Application

The PMF Class of 2025 Application dates have been announced and appear in the “Timeline” below. In addition, two informational webinars for potential applicants appears in the “Timeline” below.  The webinars will not be recorded or rebroadcast. If you are unable to attend a webinar, see a copy of the slides posted near the bottom of the Resources webpage.

The application will be accessible via an announcement on USAJOBS (www.USAJOBS.gov) once the application opens. A link to the announcement on USAJOBS will also be posted here when open.

A PMF Applicant Handbook for the 2025 PMF application is posted on the Resources webpage. This handbook details what’s new for the 2025 PMF application, the annual application process, explains eligibility requirements, required documentation, provides an overview of the assessment process, and more. This document may be revised with additional details ahead of the PMF Class of 2025 Application launching. Please monitor the handbook for any updates; a revision history is included.

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, adjusted based on volume of applicants, and subject to change. Please monitor for any updates. All deadlines are based on Eastern Time (ET).

Date/Timeframe Description
August 5, 2024, 3:00 - 4:30pm (ET)

Informational Webinar for Potential Applicants (1 of 2)

At the time of the webinar, go to Applicant Webinar 1. You will be able to watch the event in MS Teams via desktop (Windows or Mac), web, or mobile or via web browser.

A copy of the slides can be found towards the bottom of the Resources webpage
August 29, 2024, 3:00 - 4:30pm (ET)

Informational Webinar for Potential Applicants (2 of 2)

At the time of the webinar, go to Applicant Webinar 2. You will be able to watch the event in MS Teams via desktop (Windows or Mac), web, or mobile or via web browser.

A copy of the slides can be found towards the bottom of the Resources webpage.
September 4 - 18, 2024

The PMF Class of 2025 Application will open and close at Noon (Eastern Time) during the dates posted.

NOTE:  A link to the announcement will be posted on this webpage when it opens. Applicants will not be able to search for the announcement on USAJOBS until it opens.
Approximately 4-6 weeks after application closes

All Applicants notified of their results and Semi-Finalists selected
Approximately 1 week after Semi-Finalists are selected

Semi-Finalists schedule their Fellows Structured Interview (FSI) Assessment
Approximately 10-12 weeks after Semi-Finalists are selected

Fellows Structured Interviews (FSIs) Assessment conducted for Semi-Finalists; interviews are expected to start in late-October. This date range may vary based on the number of Semi-Finalists selected, availability of Assessors, and schedule.
Approximately 6 weeks after FSIs conclude

PMF Class of 2025 Finalists announced; announcement is expected by early-February 2025.

What's New for 2025?

Below is a summary of changes expected for the 2025 application cycle:

  • Application Criteria: The following are updates to the application criteria.  A full copy of the “Application Criteria” can be found under the Resources section; this document may be updated prior to the 2025 PMF Application or after 2025 Finalists are announced.
    • New Degrees Added: Area Studies (Americas), Artificial Intelligence, Kinesiology/Exercise Science, and Literature
    • Revised Degrees (revision appears in italics): Public/Global Health/Policy, Religion/Theology, and Aviation/Transportation
  • Login.gov:  The PMF Program has implemented the use of Login.gov for multi-factor authentication when users create their applicant user accounts and access the Apply Site of the PMF Talent Management System (TMS) at https://apply.pmf.gov. A link to instructions can be found on the Apply Site's login screen.
    • Potential applicants can proactively create a user account at Login.gov (https://login.gov/) in preparation for the PMF application. Be sure to use the same email address for both your Login.gov and PMF application user accounts.

UPDATED:  07-26-2024