Eligibility and Application Information
To apply for PHIFP, you must
- Meet both the educational and professional requirements
- Be willing to commit to a 2-year full-time program
- Be willing to relocate to Atlanta, Georgia
Doctoral (PhD, MD) degree preferred (master’s may apply). Degree must be from an accredited academic institution in
- Public health, medicine, health care, health-services research
- Computer science, information science, information systems
- Statistics
- Epidemiology
- Public health informatics or related discipline
At least 1-year documented experience in
- Informatics
- Information systems
- Information science
- Computer science
- Information technology
- Informatics-related field
- Public health
- Related health-care profession
U.S. citizenship is not required. Non-U.S. citizens are permitted to apply, but must meet the visa and immigration requirements
Timeline
July 6 | Application period opens. |
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November 4 | Application period closes. |
November 12 | Supporting documents due in program office. |
December | Selected candidates are invited for interview. |
January–February | Interviews are conducted at CDC in Atlanta, Georgia. Applicants are responsible for their travel expenses. |
March | Applicants notified of acceptance into the program. |
June | Fellowship begins. |
Apply online via https://wwwn.cdc.gov/fms/phifp/app/
Additional supporting documents are required.
Supporting Documents
Mail supporting documents (letters of recommendation and transcripts) in one package to the PHIFP office.
Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation with original signatures are required
- Select persons who are familiar with your academic achievements, future aspirations, personal qualities, and professional attributes.Provide them with a copy of the Instructions for Letter of Recommendation (PDF 2 pages; 26 KB).
- One letter must be from a faculty member or supervisor.
- All letters must be submitted in English.
- Each letter of recommendation must be submitted in a sealed envelope.
- Letters must be specific to your PHIFP application and dated within 6 months of the application.
- You must provide official transcripts for all degrees you have earned.
- If transcripts are not issued by a U.S. institution, other proof of degree completion must be submitted. Transcripts and proof of degree completion must be translated into English.
- Each transcript must be submitted in a sealed envelope from the institution.
- High school transcripts are not required.
- Applicants are responsible for the timely receipt of all supporting documents.
- Keep in mind that all mail delivery, including express mail, can take a few extra days to reach our office.
- We do not accept faxes, e-mails, or PDF documents.
- Mail all supporting documents in one package to
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Mailstop E-92
Atlanta, GA 30333 USA
Application Deadlines
November 4: The deadline for submitting the online application.
November 12: All supporting documents must be received by this date.
Contact Us
For more information, contact:
Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Mailstop E-92
Atlanta, GA 30333, USA
Phone: 404-498-6219
Fax: 404-498-6135
E-mail: [email protected] (subject line: Request info)