The ASPH/CDC Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellowship Program

In recognition of a career dedicated to improving the health of the world's most vulnerable populations, ASPH, with support from the CDC, established a fellowship in honor of Dean Allan Rosenfield, dean of the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellowship provides international training opportunities for recent graduates of ASPH member accredited schools of public health (MPH and Doctoral level). Early career professionals with graduate degrees from ASPH member schools of public health are also eligible to apply.

The students selected as the Allan Rosenfield International Fellows are expected to involve themselves, as Dean Rosenfield has done throughout his career, in all aspects of international public health. The fellowship is a unique training opportunity to learn from leading CDC experts in CDC headquarters in Atlanta as well as various international posts.

The purpose of the fellowship program is to enhance the training of graduates of the schools of public health with an interest in global health to experience and participate in aspects of global surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, epidemiology, strategic information, program management, and HIV Prevention and accelerate their careers as leaders in global public health.

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Eligibility

To be eligible, students must have received an MPH or Doctorate degree prior to the beginning of the fellowship (no later than August 2008). Early career professionals with MPH or Doctorate degrees (within 5 years of graduation) may also apply for the fellowship program. Applicants must receive their degree(s) from an ASPH member accredited school of public health (a list of accredited schools with full ASPH membership can be accessed via the ASPH Web site) and be a U.S. citizen or hold a visa permitting permanent residence in the U.S. to be eligible for the fellowship program.

When and where are the Fellowships offered?

ASPH is currently soliciting applications to fill several fellowship.positions based in Atlanta as well as in international settings. Fellowship positions are full-time opportunities for a duration of one to two years, with an expected start date of early fall of 2008. The fellowship features an intensive orientation, arranged by ASPH in consultation with CDC. The orientation is held in Atlanta prior to the start of the fellowship. At the end of their assignments, all fellows will be asked to prepare and formally present a report on their individual projects.

The selected fellow is required to relocate to the fellowship assigned. Once the fellow has accepted the position, he/she will receive a full disclosure packet including consular information sheets for the host country and a waiver of liability, if applicable.

What funds are available to support the fellows?

An annual training stipend of $35,370 is provided and is intended to cover all living expenses.

In addition to the fellowship stipend, fellows will have allowances available to them to cover additional expenses (including health insurance and travel costs). Allowances will vary depending on location of fellowship site and anticipated travel needs.

How do I apply to the program?

How are Fellows selected?

A review committee composed of faculty members from ASPH member schools of public health with expertise in global health issues will complete the objective review of the applications based on the criteria described above. Applicants may be contacted by the committee for additional information and/or clarification of information relevant to the application. Following this review, all applications receiving a qualifying score will be sent to CDC for final review and technical selection. At CDC, technical advisors review the applications along with the faculty review comments to assess which of the candidates applying for the individual projects are most suited for the fellowship.

When should applicants expect to be notified?

ASPH notifies all applicants of the results of the review in early June. Those chosen to participate in the fellowship program receive instructions on how to formalize acceptance to the program.

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