Applying to be a Fellow

Key points

  • Prospective applicants must meet the education, experience, relocation, and time requirements for the fellowship.
  • The fellowship application timeline is provided for planning purposes.

Opportunities & Updates

Fellowship Application

The application period for the Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program is closed. Learn more about the fellowship requirements and how to apply next year.

Requirements

To apply to PHIFP, applicants must:

  • Meet the educational, informatics, public health, and research experience requirements as described on the eligibility page.
  • Be willing to commit to a two-year, full-time fellowship.
  • Be willing to relocate to where the assignment is located.

Key Fellowship Application Dates

Dates
  • Steps
August 15, 2024
  • Application period opens.
September 25, 2024
    September 30, 2024
    October 4, 2024
    November 1, 2024
    • Application period closes at 11:59 p.m. (EDT). All applications and supporting materials must be received by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
    November 2024 to January 2025
      • PHIFP screens applications for eligibility and quality.
    January and February 2025
      • CDC host sites contact and interview PHIFP applicants.
    February 2025
      • CDC host sites make final selections and applicants are notified of acceptance.
    March to July 2025
      • CDC completes the steps needed to onboard accepted applicants.
    August 2025
    • Accepted applicants begin their CDC assignments.
    September 2025
    • New fellows complete a 2-week orientation with PHIFP staff.

    Contact

    Contact the PHIFP program via email for questions about the PHIFP application process.