Eligibility and Application Information

To apply for PHIFP, you must

• Meet both the educational and professional requirements
• Be willing to commit to a 2-year full-time program
• Be willing to relocate to Atlanta, Georgia

 

Educational Requirements

 

Professional Requirements

 

 

Citizenship

 

Timeline

July 6	Application period opens.
November 4	Application period closes.
November 12	Supporting documents due in program office.
December	Selected candidates are invited for interview.
January–February	Interviews are conducted at CDC in Atlanta, Georgia. Applicants are responsible for their travel expenses.
March	Applicants notified of acceptance into the program.
June	Fellowship begins.

  

Application Process

The application period has closed. You may check the status of your application.

 

Supporting Documents

In addition to the online application, supporting documents (letters of recommendation and transcripts) are required and must be mailed in one package.

Letters of Recommendation

• Three letters of recommendation with original signatures are required
• Select persons who are familiar with your academic achievements, future aspirations, personal qualities, and professional attributes.
• Provide them with a copy of the Instructions for Letter of Recommendation (2 pages; 26 KB).
• One letter must be from a faculty member or supervisor. 
• All letters must be submitted in English.
• Each letter of recommendation must be submitted in a sealed  envelope.
• Letters must be specific to your PHIFP application and dated within 6 months of the application.

  

Transcripts

• You must provide official transcripts for all degrees you have earned.
• If transcripts are not issued by a U.S. institution, other proof of degree completion must be submitted. Transcripts and proof of degree completion must be translated into English.
• Each transcript must be submitted in a sealed envelope from the institution.
• High school transcripts are not required.

  

Submission of Supporting Documents

• Applicants are responsible for the timely receipt of all supporting documents. 
• Keep in mind that all mail delivery, including express mail, can take a few extra days to reach our office.
• We do not accept faxes, e-mails, or PDF documents.
• Mail all supporting documents in one package to
  
  Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  1600 Clifton Rd., NE
  Mailstop E-92
  Atlanta, GA 30333 USA

  

Application Deadlines

• November 4: The deadline for submitting the online application (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time).
• November 12: All supporting documents must be received by this date.

 

Contact Us

For more information, contact:

Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

1600 Clifton Rd., NE

Mailstop E-92

Atlanta, GA 30333, USA

 

Phone: 404-498-6219

Fax: 404-498-6135

E-mail: phifp@cdc.gov