Explore national fellowship and internship opportunities
The list includes opportunities with governmental public health agencies, nonprofits organizations, global health initiatives, and more. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, national programs affiliated with the Centers of Disease Control and Preventions (CDC).
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APHL-CDC Bioinformatics Fellowship
Fellowship focusing on bioinformatics for public health professionals with the APHL and CDC.
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APHL-CDC Biorisk Management Fellowship
Fellowship focusing on biorisk management with the APHL and CDC
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APHL-CDC Environmental Health Laboratory Fellowship
Fellowship focusing on environmental health and laboratory sciences with the APHL and CDC.
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APHL-CDC Food Safety Laboratory Fellowship
Fellowship focusing on food safety for laboratory professionals with the APHL and CDC.
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APHL-CDC Infectious Diseases Laboratory Fellowship
Fellowship focusing on infectious diseases and laboratory diagnostics with the APHL and CDC.
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APHL-CDC Informatics Fellowship
Informatics fellowship with an emphasis on public health data systems with the APHL and CDC.
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APHL-CDC Quality Management Fellowship
Fellowship focusing on quality management for public health laboratories with the APHL and CDC.
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APHL-CDC Ronald H. Laessig Newborn Screening Fellowship
Fellowship focusing on newborn screening systems in public health with the APHL and CDC.
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Applied Public Health Informatics Fellowship (APHIF)
Fellowship in informatics focusing on addressing public health issues through data systems.
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ASPPH/CDC Public Health Fellowship Program
Collaborative fellowship program between ASPPH and the CDC for public health students.
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CDC/CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship Program
Fellowship that places fellows in state or local health departments to address applied epidemiology.
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Emory/CDC Medical Toxicology Fellowship
Fellowship focusing on toxicology in a medical and public health context.
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Laboratory Animal Medicine Residency Program (LAMRP)
Residency in laboratory animal medicine that blends veterinary science with public health concerns.
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ORISE CDC Research Opportunities
A wide variety of CDC-sponsored research opportunities for graduate and post-graduate students.
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Public Health for All
An inclusive program focusing on increasing public health opportunities for diverse populations.
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Public Health Institute/CDC Global Public Health Fellowship Program
Fellowship focusing on global public health issues with an emphasis on international collaboration.
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SOPHE/CDC Student Fellowship in Injury Prevention and Control
Fellowship for students focusing on injury prevention with the SOPHE and CDC.
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The Pacific Public Health Fellowship Program
Fellowship program targeting public health issues in the Pacific region.
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Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program - Laboratory Leadership Program (UPHFP-LLP)
Fellowship focusing on laboratory leadership in Uganda for public health students and professionals.
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ASA/NCHS Research Fellowship Program
Fellowship focusing on statistical analysis in public health, through the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics.
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CDC Dental Public Health Residency Program
Residency program for students interested in public health dentistry.
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CDC Evaluation Fellowship
Fellowship for students in public health evaluation and measurement methods.
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CDC Knowledge Translation and Implementation Science
Fellowship focusing on translating research into public health practice.
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CDC Steven M. Teutsch Prevention Effectiveness Fellowship and Public Health Analytics and Modeling Track
Fellowship focusing on public health modeling, data analysis, and prevention effectiveness.
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Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS)
Prestigious program that places fellows in epidemiology positions to investigate public health threats.
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Future Leaders in Infections and Global Health Threats (FLIGHT)
Fellowship for emerging leaders in global infectious disease and public health.
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Laboratory Leadership Service
Leadership development program focusing on laboratory sciences in public health.
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Molecular Epidemiology Fellowship
Fellowship for advanced training in molecular epidemiology and public health research.
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National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Academy Health Policy Fellowship
Fellowship combining public health and health policy through the NCHS.
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National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Postdoctoral Research Program
Postdoctoral fellowship focusing on health statistics and data analysis.
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Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Global HIV & TB
Fellowship focusing on post-doctoral research in global HIV and TB control.
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in HIV Prevention for Communities of Color
Fellowship focusing on post-doctoral research in HIV prevention in marginalized communities.
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in HIV Prevention for Communities of Color
Fellowship focusing on post-doctoral research in HIV prevention in marginalized communities.
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Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program
Highly competitive government-wide program for recent graduates to work in public health and other sectors.
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Public Health AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps program that provides opportunities to serve in public health settings.
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Public Health Associate Program (PHAP)
A two-year paid fellowship that places associates in state, local, and tribal health departments.
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Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program (PHIFP)
Fellowship that trains public health professionals focusing on informatics systems used in governmental health agencies.
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The Gilstrap OBGYN Fellowship
Fellowship for students focusing on public health in maternal and reproductive health.
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Global Health Corps Fellowship
Fellowship program focusing on global health work.
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CDC Lewis/Ferguson Fellows
Fellowship named after distinguished public health leaders, focusing on mentorship and professional development.
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CDC Public Health Associate Program for Recent Graduates (PHAP)
Similar to PHAP, this program is for recent graduates to work in public health agencies.
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Health Career Connection (HCC)
Internship program for students aiming to pursue careers in health services, with public health agency partnerships.
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New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Public Health AmeriCorps (PHA)
Public Health AmeriCorps program focusing on service opportunities in NYC.
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Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)
A program focusing to enhance diversity in health professions, offering a summer internship experience.
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Fellowships and Training Opportunities | CDC
A comprehensive list of fellowships and training opportunities available at the CDC.
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ORISE Fellowships
Various fellowships focusing on public health research and training in governmental agencies.
Workforce Pathways Community Collaborative Consultant
Internal Number: DOH8657
Join the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) to champion health equity and strengthen communities. As a Workforce Pathways Consultant in our Workforce Pathways Program, you’ll promote diversity and inclusion in public health by supporting the Community Collaborative, a network of Community-Based Organizations dedicated to addressing health disparities. You’ll connect with communities, create engaging content, lead workgroups, and drive solutions tackling issues like food security, behavioral health, and care access.
This role offers dynamic opportunities to engage directly with community partners through in-person and virtual meetings, conferences, and local events. You’ll build meaningful relationships with Community-Based Organizations, represent the Workforce Pathways Program, and foster collaboration to advance health equity across Washington State, blending hands-on outreach with impactful content creation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify underrepresented communities using DOH data and develop connections between these communities and people and information at DOH.
- Connect Collaborative members to DOH information and resources, for example WIC or the Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Program.
- Provide technical assistance on public health practices, share relevant health resources, and create newsletter content, analyzing engagement metrics for improvements.
- Recommend meeting focus areas, prepare speakers, and update WaPortal with health and social determinant resources.
- Track legislative issues, develop virtual meeting agendas, notes, and materials to support Community Collaborative meetings and workgroup actions.
- Document project objectives, develop presentations, and lead a final virtual presentation for the Workforce Pathways program.
- Assist with grant reports, represent the program at virtual events, and suggest process improvements through evaluations.
- Support additional DOH projects as needed and uphold agency policies ethically.
Option 1: At least five (5) years of experience in one of the following areas: policy analysis, advocacy, health, climate justice, social services, community outreach, or community engagement.
Option 2: A bachelor’s degree or higher in public health, social sciences, communications, public administration, community development, or a related field. AND at least three (3) years of experience in policy analysis, advocacy, health, climate justice, social services, community outreach, or community engagement.
And the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience:
- At least three (3) years of experience working with communities who have been disproportionately underserved by the public health system.
- Experience in community outreach, public health, or program coordination.
- Experience actively listening to community members and invested partners, and incorporating their feedback, needs, and perspectives into programs, projects, and initiatives.
- Experience developing written materials such as newsletters, reports, or outreach content and delivering presentations for diverse audiences, using inclusive and culturally respectful communication.
- Experience building partnerships, collaborating, or coordinating efforts across organizations or sectors.
- Knowledge of health issues and social determinants of health impacting communities of color, people with disabilities, and immigrant and refugee communities at the local, state, or national level.
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