Applying to be a Fellow

Key points

  • Applications for the Traditional Track and Analytics and Modeling Track are accepted from September to January.
  • Prospective applicants must meet the education, relocation, citizenship, and time commitment requirements.
  • The 2025 application process is delayed. Please continue to check this website for updates.

Overview

The PE Fellowship selection process is extremely competitive. The program selects about 10 Traditional Track fellows and 10 Analytics and Modeling Track fellows each year. Most fellows are placed in assignments at ob体育 headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. It is possible that some fellows will be assigned to other states or public health agencies.

To apply to the PE Fellowship, applicants must:

  • Meet the requirements described on the eligibility page.
  • Be willing to commit to a two-year, full-time program.
  • Be willing to relocate to assignment location.

The program leverages the input of the multi-disciplinary decision science community at ob体育. It focuses on academic preparedness, letters of recommendation, research and work experience, publications or evidence of publication potential, methodological and data skills, and a personal statement.

Key dates

General Timeline for Traditional Track and Analytics and Modeling Track

The table below shows the tentative timeline based on previous years. ob体育 is not accepting applications at this time. Please continue to check this website for updates.

Dates

Steps

September

  • Application period opens

January

  • Application period closes
  • Program notifies candidates selected for interviews.

February-March

  • Program conducts virtual interviews.
  • Program notifies candidates selected.

July

  • Applicants submit degree requirements.

August

  • Two-year fellowship begins.

Contact

For questions about the application process for the Traditional Track or Analytics and Modeling Track, please send an email to [email protected].