CDC Global Health Center Science Office Fellowship

Reference Code: CDC-2026-0051

About the Organization

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operational components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC protects America from health, safety, and security threats, both foreign and domestic. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats. To accomplish its mission, CDC conducts critical science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.

About the Role

A research opportunity is available in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia. This fellowship is part of the Global Health Center Science Office, which advances scientific quality, integrity, timeliness, relevance, and compliance across global health programs. Its work includes human subjects protections, scientific clearance, extramural research oversight, health economics, federal information collection requirements, public health ethics, and training in scientific best practices.

Under the guidance of a mentor, you will participate in projects that strengthen epidemiologic capacity, research integrity, scientific quality and communication, and the use of evidence in global health programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, pilot, and evaluate online or virtual descriptive epidemiology training that uses global health case studies and person, place, and time analyses to support hypothesis generation. You will collaborate with scientists across CDC, including CDC Office of Science (OS) staff, to identify and select case studies for the training.
• Collaborate on planning and coordinating a Global Health Center Science Day, including:
  • Event theme and agenda
  • Planning and scientific-review activities
  • Calls for abstracts
  • Oral and poster sessions
  • Panels, awards, and leadership remarks
  • Event materials and participant evaluation
• Review and synthesize guidance related to epidemiology, scientific integrity, research ethics, human-subjects protections, public health ethics, and health equity.
• Analyze scientific, administrative, event, or training data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop scientific and educational products such as reports, newsletter articles, presentations, data visualizations, decision tools, and training resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary partners across GHC divisions, country offices, other CDC programs, and global health organizations.

Learning Objectives

• Collaborate and complete a mentored capstone project researching, designing, developing, piloting, and evaluating an online or virtual training in descriptive epidemiology for hypothesis generation using person, place, and time.
• Explain how a global health science office supports scientific quality, integrity, compliance, relevance, and timely dissemination.
• Apply epidemiologic, research-ethics, human-subjects, public health ethics, human-rights, and health-equity principles to global health projects and scientific products.
• Apply scientific-event planning and evaluation principles to support a Global Health Center Science Day that promotes scientific exchange, collaboration, and recognition.
• Analyze and communicate scientific, epidemiologic, event, or training data through clear products for diverse audiences.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or have received a master's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, or a related field.
• U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR).
• Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program.
• Must comply with Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility, including COVID-19 requirements (e.g., facial covering, physical distancing, testing, vaccination).
• Certify that you have not previously been employed by CDC or by a contractor working directly for CDC (exceptions may apply for individuals with a new STEM degree necessitating training in a new field).

Preferred Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills.
• Experience synthesizing, summarizing, and presenting information from multiple sources in written reports, presentations, or other communication products.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Ability to conceptualize complex problems and identify possible approaches or solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple activities.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.

Schedule

This is a full-time appointment. The appointment will initially be for one year but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and is contingent on the availability of funds.

Anticipated appointment start date: October 1, 2026. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

Pay

Stipend rates may vary based on numerous factors, including opportunity, location, education, and experience. If interviewed, you can inquire about the exact stipend rate at that time.

Mentor

The mentor for this opportunity is Allan Taylor (ataylor2@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor.