Check Eligibility
Authorization to Work in the US
- Verify that you are not a citizen of a country designated as a state sponsor of terrorism per this U.S. Department of State’s website: State Sponsors of Terrorism external icon.
- Non-U.S. citizens must be legal permanent residents or eligible for J1, TN, H-1B, or OPT-EAD (STEM Extension) visas prior to the program’s start date. CDC’s HRO/Immigration Office and the Prevention Effectiveness Fellowship Program will consult with all non-U.S. citizen candidates to identify the most appropriate visa type for the fellowship appointment.
Degree Requirements for The Prevention Effectiveness Fellowship
You must hold a PhD (or equivalent) in decision science with all requirements completed prior to the start of the PE Fellowship. Examples of decision science include:
- Economics or applied economics
- Health services research
- Or other related quantitative degree
Degree Requirements for The Public Health Analytics and Modeling Track
You must hold a PhD (or equivalent) in a quantitatively-oriented field with all requirements completed prior to the start of the fellowship track.
- Epidemiology
- Operations Research
- Industrial Engineering
- Applied Mathematics
- Evolutionary or Analytic Biology
- Or other related quantitative degree
See the Key Dates tab on our website for additional information.
Relocation
Relocation may be required. Most assignments are at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, however, some may occur in other states or public health agencies.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
All eligible applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factors. Please see link to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)external icon.
