Key points
- People interested in public health law can benefit from a fellowship, internship, or externship with CDC's Public Health Law Program.
- Candidates can apply with the information below.
Overview
Law can be used as a tool to protect and promote the public's health. It is critical in achieving public health goals and is the foundation for governmental public health practice in the United States.
Interested in gaining firsthand experience in public health law? Consider a fellowship, internship, or externship with CDC's Office of Public Health Law Services (OPHLS). Learn more about each of these opportunities below.
Qualifications
CDC's OPHLS fellowship, internship, and externship are designed for current graduate students (e.g., MPH, DrPH, MPA, PhD) or law students (JD). This includes recent graduates of these programs (within the past five years), interested in careers in public health law or policy.
Participants will be matched with host sites at CDC that support work in the public health law and policy fields.
The program offers participants on-the-job training to prepare them for careers in public health law or policy. The program strengthens the public health law workforce by increasing diversity within the field. It also aims to prepare the next generation of public health law professionals to respond to critical issues.
Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to:
- The role of law in public health and positive community impact
- Improving health equity
- Strengthening emergency response capacity
Successful candidates will bring:
- Experience with diverse perspectives
- Creativity
- Cultural awareness and inclusivity
- An innovative approach to problem solving
How to apply
Fellowship applications for the 2025 cohort will be open from September 17th to September 23rd, 2024. Deadlines regarding future cohorts will be released when available.
Please click the following link to apply for the CDC Public Health Law Fellowship. Email PHLFellowship@CDC.gov to be added to the fellowship mailing list.
Appointment Start Date
This appointment starts on January 21, 2025.
Appointment Length
January 20th 2026.
Compensation
The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.
Level of Participation
The appointment is full-time (40 hours per week).
Citizenship Requirements
This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), and foreign nationals. Non-U.S. citizen applicants should review the ORISE Guidelines for Non-US Citizens web page for acceptable immigration status information for program participation.
Application Questions?
Email PHLFellowship@cdc.gov for more information.
Upcoming Application Deadlines
Applications close on 11:59 PM on September 23rd, 2024.
Email PHLFellowship@cdc.gov for more information on the full application periods for future cohorts.
Education and training
OPHLS offers unpaid semester-long, remote internships, and externships. Externships are designated for students seeking academic credit as authorized by schools. Internships are not tied to academic credit. Candidates are selected by completing the required application. Please email questions to PHLFellowship@cdc.gov.
How to Apply
Internship and externship applications for the 2025 cohort will be open from September 16th to September 30th, 2024. Deadlines regarding future cohorts will be released when available.
Please be on the lookout for updates and email PHLFellowship@CDC.gov to be added to the fellowship mailing list.
Appointment Start Dates Start dates is January 21, 2025.
Appointment Length April 25th 2025.
Level of Participation The appointment is part-time (20 hours per week).
Citizenship Requirements This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), and foreign nationals.
Application Requirements
A completed application includes the online application, transcripts, and resume. Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed until all components are submitted.
Please be on the lookout for updates and email PHLFellowship@CDC.gov to be added to the internship & externship mailing list.