Officer Eligibility and Requirements

What to know

  • The Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS) Class of 2027 application period is June 22–August 2, 2026.
  • The LLS fellowship is a highly competitive program.
  • Interested applicants should verify they are eligible for the program before applying.
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Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for LLS, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a doctoral-level degree in a laboratory-related discipline (e.g., microbiology, molecular biology, organic chemistry, environmental chemistry, genetics, bioinformatics). Other health professionals are welcome to apply, but you must also hold a relevant doctoral-level degree.
  • Be a US citizen or have US permanent resident status at the time of application.
  • Be able to defend a thesis or dissertation before March 31 of the year you enter LLS.

Contact the LLS program if you have any questions regarding eligibility.

Steps to apply to the Laboratory Leadership Service program

These are the steps to apply to be an officer.

  1. Check eligibility
  2. Review salary and benefit information
  3. View informational webinars for fellowship applicants
  4. Prepare application information and materials
  5. Complete online application
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Content Source:
Public Health Infrastructure Center; Division of Workforce Development