Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program

The Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program, an APHL–CDC initiative, prepares scientists for careers in public health laboratory science through year-long placements at host laboratories. Fellows are trained in alignment with public health laboratory core competencies and work on program-specific projects across areas such as infectious disease, environmental health, newborn screening, bioinformatics and laboratory operations. The program supports workforce development, networking and leadership development and connects fellows with mentors and the wider public health laboratory community. Many alumni have found permanent positions at host laboratories.

Year-long placement with hands-on training aligned to public health laboratory core competencies, mentorship, networking and leadership development; many alumni obtain permanent positions at host laboratories.

Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled at an accredited institution and pursuing a relevant certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Prospective applicants follow APHL fellowship application procedures (contact via provided fellowship team email for details).