Fellowship Details

Title:	2006 ASPH/CDC Public Health Fellowship Program - 20 available!
Organization:	ASPH/CDC
Length:	One year +
Location:	Fellowship opportunities will be located either at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, or at CDC geographical locations throughout the United States. Selected fellows are required to relocate to the fellowship location
Description:	The fellowship program is part of a Cooperative Agreement between the Association of Schools of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to provide an opportunity for students of public health to gain "hands-on" experience and: Have access to state-of-the-art technology and databases Acquire skills and knowledge to enhance their career Work with leading experts in the field of public health An annual stipend is paid based upon relevant years of experience (stipends range from $35,370 - $37,807 for the year and an additional allowance of $4,000 is provided for health benefits). Fellowship positions are full-time opportunities whose duration is for a one year period (September 2006 - September 2007). Fellowships may be extended for an additional year, pending available funding and mutual agreement by the fellow, CDC, and ASPH.
Requirements:	Students receiving their MPH or Doctorate degree prior to the beginning of the fellowship (August 2006) and early career professionals with MPH or Doctorate degrees may apply for the fellowships with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Applicants must be affiliated with an Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) school of public health. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or hold a visa permitting permanent residence in the U.S. to be eligible for the fellowship program.
Web Site:	http://www.asph.org
To Apply:	Applications and fellowship descriptions are available in the Dean's/Director's Office, Student Affairs/Alumni Office, or Department Chair's offices at your school. The best way to access this information is to visit www.asph.org for a listing of training opportunities, program information, and an application form. Deadline for receipt of applications: Fellowship Program - April 21st, 2006 Should you or your students have any questions, please contact Christy Crimmins at ccrimmins@asph.org or 202.296.1099