Application Timeline and Rotation Dates

At a glance

  • The EEP application for students opens each spring for rotations starting the following January and March. Late application will not be accepted.
  • Students must be available for at least one of the available rotation periods in its entirety. Students must attend an in-person orientation in Atlanta, Georgia at the start of their rotation.
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Opportunities & Updates

Student Application

Applications for 2026 rotations will be open from January 31, 2025 to March 31, 2025.

Host Site Application

Applications for 2026 rotations will be open from January 31, 2025 to April 30, 2025.

Contact us at epielective@cdc.gov.

Application Timeline and Key Dates

Application Timeline for 2026 Rotations

January 31, 2025
Application period opens
March 31, 2025
Application period closes at 11:59 p.m. (ET). All applications and supporting materials must be received by the deadline.

Late applications will not be considered.
By June 27, 2025
Selected applicants notified via email. To finalize acceptance, students must complete the required paperwork by the date provided within the acceptance notification.

Tentative 2026 Rotations

Students must be available during one of the set rotation dates and complete their assigned rotation in its entirety. Requests for date changes and exceptions will not be considered. Students are allowed two days of excused absence with program approval. When applying, you should select your availability for each of the set rotation periods.

Students must attend the mandatory in-person orientation at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia during the first three days of the rotation. Costs associated with orientation are covered by CDC for students placed in non-Atlanta sites.

Please make the appropriate arrangements prior to submitting your application.

Rotation A
January 12–February 20, 2026 (6 weeks)
Rotation B
January 12–March 6, 2026 (8 weeks)
Rotation C
March 23–May 1, 2026 (6 weeks)
Rotation D
March 23–May 15, 2026 (8 weeks)

2025 Rotations

Rotation spots for 2025 have been filled.

Rotation A
January 13–February 21, 2025 (6 weeks)
Rotation B
January 13–March 7, 2025 (8 weeks)
Rotation C
March 24–May 2, 2025 (6 weeks)
Rotation D
March 24–May 16, 2025 (8 weeks

Resources

Steps to Apply to the Epidemiology Elective Program

  1. Check Key Dates
  2. Check Eligibility and Requirements
  3. Prepare & Submit Participant Application
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Content Source:
Public Health Infrastructure Center; Division of Workforce Development