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.
- Update as of May 20, 2025: CDC will not be offering this fellowship in 2025. Please continue to check this website for updates.
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 dates
The table below shows the tentative timeline based on previous years. CDC is not accepting applications at this time. Please continue to check this website for updates.
Dates
Steps
August
- Application period opens.
November
- Application period closes.
- All applications and supporting materials must be received by the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.
November-January
- PHIFP screens applications for eligibility and quality.
January-February
- CDC host sites contact and interview PHIFP applicants.
February
- CDC host sites make final selections.
- Applicants are notified of their status.
March-July
- CDC onboards accepted applicants.
August
- Accepted applicants begin their CDC assignments.
September
- New fellows complete a 2-week orientation with PHIFP staff.