Opportunities & Updates
The 2025 fellowship application period is closed. The next application period will open in March 2025.
The 2025 host site application period is closed. The next application period will open in December 2024.
For questions about the EIS program, please contact us directly at EISApplication@cdc.gov.
Overview
The 2025 fellowship application period is closed. The next application period will open in March 2025.
The 2025 host site application period is closed. The next application period will open in December 2024.
For questions about the EIS program, please contact us directly at EISApplication@cdc.gov.
These recruitment tools are designed for use by current officers, alumni, supervisors, mentors, and other friends of EIS to speak about the EIS opportunity, the caliber of professionals we seek, and how their public health work protects Americans and the global community.
Social Media & Newsletter Graphics
Videos
Talking Points
Use these talking points as a reference to describe the EIS fellowship and the work that EIS officers do, provide application information, and recommend steps for interested candidates.
Recruitment Flyer
Download and share this flyer and share with your network. You may also print copies of the flyer to distribute during events that coincide with the application period.
Social Media Posts
Pair the message and accompanying photo to post in your social media channels, blogs, newsletters, and websites. To save and use an image, click on, “Download image file” then right click and select “Save picture as.” The image file name and format will display. Choose a file folder to save to.
For more EIS field images, visit the Public Health Image Library (PHIL) and click on or search "Epidemic Intelligence Service".
From field investigations to presentations, CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service responds to health and safety threats around the world. Hear front line stories from CDC disease detectives by visiting What Fellows Do page.
Epidemic Intelligence Service officers serve as both investigators and communicators. To learn more about the life-saving work of EIS disease detectives, visit the What Fellows Do page.
From investigation to data analysis, CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officers serve at the forefront of public health. CDC's #DiseaseDetectives work alongside CDC experts, as well as local and state health leaders to solve complex public health challenges. To learn more about the life-changing and life-saving work of EIS disease detectives, visit the What Fellows Do page.
CDC's #DiseaseDetectives of the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) collaborate with subject matter experts and state, local, federal, and international health officials to solve public health challenges! Hear these stories from the frontline disease detectives by visiting Fellow Stories.
Gain a new perspective in your career! CDC #DiseaseDetectives of the Epidemic Intelligence Service investigate disease outbreaks and public health threats of all kinds from their desk or in the field. Picture yourself here? Learn more about EIS.
Key dates to share when recruiting
Attend informational webinars to learn more about the EIS program
CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) trains disease detectives who serve as boots-on-the-ground rapid responders. EIS officers collaborate with public health partners to investigate and respond to public health threats and emergencies.
If you have clinical or doctoral training and are ready to open new doors to public health, this is your chance to become a real disease detective. We encourage you to attend an informational webinar and apply!
- Informational webinars will be held for fellowship applicants. Register to attend a webinar. Topics include:
- What It's Like to Be a Real Disease Detective in CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service
- Preparing Your Best Application to Become a CDC Disease Detective in the Epidemic Intelligence Service
- What It's Like to Be a Real Disease Detective in CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service
- The application period will be open March 3-June 5, 2025.
- Check your eligibility.
- Start preparing your application information early.
- Check your eligibility.