Apply to be a Science Ambassador Fellow

At a glance

  • CDC is not accepting applications at this time. Please continue to check this website for updates.

Overview

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

  1. Check eligibility
  2. Prepare and submit application

Key dates

The table below shows the tentative timeline based on previous years. CDC is not accepting applications at this time. Please continue to check this website for updates.

November
Application period opens.
January
Application period closes.
Mid-March
Accepted candidates are notified.
July
Fellowship begins. Fellows attend Summer Course in Atlanta, Georgia.
June (the following year)
Fellowship ends.

Summer course travel arrangements

Travel to attend summer course in Atlanta, Georgia is arranged and paid by CDC for those eligible. 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
  • Summer course dates are tentative.
  • Summer course attendance is mandatory. Summer course takes place at CDC Headquarters.
  • Those with a home address within 50 miles of CDC Headquarters are not eligible.