CDC Public Health Informatics Fellowship 2027: Paid Two-Year Programme

Applications are open for the CDC Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program (PHIFP), Class of 2027. This paid, two-year fellowship gives qualified professionals practical experience applying information science and technology to public health.

Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Programme: Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program — Class of 2027
Location: United States — assigned CDC host site; relocation required
Duration: Two years, full time
Funding: Paid fellowship
Deadline: 6 November 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
Start: August 2027

About the fellowship

PHIFP develops professionals who use computer science, data analytics and data science to address public health needs. Fellows join CDC host sites and contribute to information systems and data projects that support population health.

The programme combines work on advanced projects with classroom and experiential learning. Participants bring their existing expertise while developing practical public health informatics skills.

Who can apply?

Applicants need a qualifying master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited institution, plus at least one year of documented full-time work or volunteer experience in the same field.

• Eligible fields include public health, medicine, healthcare, health services research, computer science, data science, medical or public health informatics, statistics, epidemiology, engineering and operations research.
• Applicants should document research or evaluation experience, such as a thesis, publication, poster presentation or proposal.
• U.S. citizens, permanent residents and eligible non-U.S. applicants with qualifying work authorization may be considered. Non-U.S. eligibility is subject to federal rules; check CDC’s current requirements.
• Fellows must commit to two years full time and relocate to their assigned CDC site. Remote participation is unavailable, and relocation expenses are not paid.

Payment and placement

CDC describes PHIFP as a paid fellowship. The linked overview does not specify a single payment amount. Most placements are in Atlanta, Georgia, with some in Washington, DC, and other CDC locations. Review the official information for the conditions that apply to your placement.

Application and selection dates

• 6 November 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET: application deadline. CDC requires applications and supporting materials by this deadline and does not accept late applications.
• 15 November 2026: recommendation forms due from recommenders.
• November 2026–January 2027: application screening.
• January–February 2027: host-site interviews.
• February–March 2027: selection and notification.
• August 2027: CDC assignments begin, followed by a two-week orientation in September.

How to apply

1. Read the official eligibility requirements and application guidance linked below.
2. Open the PHIFP Fellow Application — 2027 portal and use Preview to review the application questions.
3. Choose Start Registration if you are a new user, or Sign In if you already have an account.
4. Complete the application and supporting materials before the deadline, and arrange for recommenders to submit their forms by their separate due date.

For programme questions, contact phifp@cdc.gov.

Official application portal ↗

Official programme details · Eligibility requirements · Application guidance and timeline