The American Public Health Association (APHA) announced a call for applications for the 2014 APHA Public Health Fellowship in Government. This is the seventh year that APHA is offering this fellowship, which has been described as an "amazing" and "phenomenal" experience by previous fellows.
Candidates must have strong public health credentials and be interested in spending one year in Washington, D.C. working in a congressional office on legislative and policy issues related to health, the environment or other public health concerns.
The fellowship will begin in January 2014 and continue through December 2014. The fellowship provides a unique learning experience for a public health professional to gain practical knowledge in government and see how the legislative and public policy process works.
Apply Online
Electronic application, including a CV and three letters of recommendation, are due to APHA by April 8, 2013.
All candidates:
Candidates must have strong public health credentials and be interested in spending one year in Washington, D.C. working in a congressional office on legislative and policy issues related to health, the environment or other public health concerns.
The fellowship will begin in January 2014 and continue through December 2014. The fellowship provides a unique learning experience for a public health professional to gain practical knowledge in government and see how the legislative and public policy process works.
Apply Online
Electronic application, including a CV and three letters of recommendation, are due to APHA by April 8, 2013.
All candidates:
- Must be citizens of the United States or permanent residents
- Must be APHA members
- Must have five years or more experience in a public health setting; Internships, graduate assistantships and residencies do not count toward the five year requirement
- Must have a Masters degree or doctorate in a public health or related discipline
