Key points
- The Class of 2027 fellowship application opens September 1 and closes November 6, 2026.
- Fellows are full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
- Salary is dependent on the fellow's educational degree.
- Fellows receive the same benefits as other FTE federal government employees and may be eligible for salary increases after one year of appointment.
What to expect
Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program (PHIFP) fellows are full-time equivalent (FTE) federal government employees during the two-year fellowship.
Master's degree fellows are paid at the GS 11, step 3 level, and doctoral degree fellows are paid at the GS 12, step 3 level. They receive the same benefits as other CDC FTE employees, including paid annual and sick leave.
Fellows may be eligible for salary increases after the first year of their fellowship. Salary increases are based on performance and written recommendations of appropriate management officials. See the Office of Personnel Management salary table below, for more information.
Fellows are responsible for any relocation expenses for their two-year assignment.
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