Apply to be a Science Ambassador Fellow

At a glance

  • The Science Ambassador Fellowship accepts applications from mid-November through late January.
  • Accepted applicants must attend a five-day summer course at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Learn about key dates and deadlines for the class of 2025.

Opportunities & Updates

Fellowship Application

The fellowship application period will open November 15, 2024.

Overview

To apply to become a Science Ambassador Fellow, teachers and educators should follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility
  2. Prepare and submit application

Class of 2025 key dates

November 15, 2024
Application period opens.
January 15, 2025
Application period closes.
Mid-March 2025
Accepted candidates are notified.
July 1, 2025
Fellowship begins.
July 14–18, 2025A
Summer course in Atlanta, GeorgiaB
June 30, 2026
Fellowship ends

Summer course travel arrangements

Travel to attend summer course in Atlanta, Georgia is arranged and paid by CDC for those eligibleC. Please do not book your own arrangements.

CDC covers the following travel expenses for the course:

  • Domestic airfare to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
  • Per diem for meals and incidental expenses (at the government per diem rate).
  • Reimbursement for:
    • Hotel stays at a CDC-selected hotel (at the government rate).
    • Transportation costs to and from your home and the airport.
    • Parking at the airport.
    • Transportation to and from the airport and your hotel.
    • Up to one checked luggage.

Contact

If you have questions, contact the program at scienceambassador@cdc.gov.

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Public Health Infrastructure Center; Division of Workforce Development
  1. Summer course dates are tentative.
  2. Summer course attendance is mandatory. Summer course takes place at CDC Headquarters.
  3. Those with a home address within 50 miles of CDC Headquarters are not eligible.