CDC PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATICS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (PHIFP) — CLASS OF 2027
🌐 CDC PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATICS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (PHIFP) — CLASS OF 2027
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is officially accepting applications for the Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program (PHIFP) — Class of 2027.
PHIFP offers intensive, two-year paid on-the-job training for professionals looking to apply their expertise in computer science, data analytics, data science, engineering, and related fields to high-priority public health challenges.
📅 Key Application Timeline
Applications Open: September 1, 2026
Application Deadline: November 6, 2026
📌 Fellowship Overview
Program Structure: 2-year, full-time experiential fellowship.
Placement: Host sites within CDC programs working directly on advanced data systems and public health infrastructure projects.
Learning Format: Combination of practical host site projects, classroom learning, and professional mentorship.
🎓 Candidate Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
Applicants must hold an accredited qualifying degree at the Master’s or Doctoral level:
Doctoral Level: PhD, MD, PharmD, DrPH, or equivalent.
Master’s Level: MPH, MS, MSc, or equivalent.
2. Qualifying Academic Disciplines
Your qualifying degree must be in one of the following fields:
Public Health, Medicine, Healthcare, or Health Services Research
Computer Science, Data Science, or Medical/Public Health Informatics
Statistics or Epidemiology
Engineering
Operations Research
3. Professional & Research Experience
Work Experience: Minimum of 1 year of documented full-time work or volunteer experience in the same field as your qualifying degree.
Research/Evaluation Experience: Demonstrated research or evaluation experience completed during or after academic training.
Accepted proof includes: Published papers, thesis writing and defense, poster presentations, research proposals, or evaluation proposals.
4. Citizenship & Work Authorization
Applicants must meet applicable U.S. work eligibility standards. Eligible categories include:
U.S. Citizens
U.S. Permanent Residents
Non-U.S. citizens with qualifying work authorization (e.g., OPT STEM, TN, J-1/J-2, H-1B, or other applicable U.S. work authorization).
📍 Location & Relocation Requirements
Format: Full-time, in-person fellowship (not remote).
Primary Locations: ~85% of assignments are in Atlanta, Georgia; ~10% are in Washington, D.C.
Relocation: Selected fellows are required to relocate to their assigned site. Note: Relocation expenses are not covered by the program.
💼 Compensation & Federal Employee Benefits
PHIFP fellows are appointed as full-time federal government employees during the two-year program:
Master’s Degree Pay Scale: Paid at GS-11, Step 3
Doctoral Degree Pay Scale: Paid at GS-12, Step 3
Benefits: Full federal benefits package, including paid annual and sick leave.
Growth: Performance-based salary increments are possible after Year 1.
🔗 Official Links & How to Apply
Before submitting your application, verify all criteria on the official CDC channels:
📖 Learn About PHIFP: CDC PHIFP Overview
