Bioinformatics Fellowship
Program Specifics
The program is a full-time working fellowship for bachelor’s-, master’s- and doctoral-level scientists. The program term is one year, with a possible extension. Fellows are placed in state, local and territorial public health laboratories as well as environmental, chemical, agricultural and food safety laboratories, and occasionally federal laboratories. Fellows receive training and collaborate on a wide range of current and emerging public health problems.
Once in their host laboratories, fellows are supervised by an experienced mentor and work on contemporary public health projects. Fellows collaborate with public health laboratorians, epidemiologists and other subject matter experts to synthesize and correlate data into actionable public health information as part of ongoing Advanced Molecular Detection projects. In addition to project-specific work, fellows participate in program orientation and distance-based training and learning activities to achieve proficiency in select public health laboratory core competencies.
Program Benefits
Fellows receive a stipend, allowances for health insurance and professional development, and complimentary student membership to APHL. The 2022 stipend range is $41,000–68,000 depending on degree, experience and host laboratory location.
Fellow Eligibility and Requirements
- Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
- Applicants must have completed a minimum of a bachelor's degree by the program start date.
Application Process
Fellows
Applications must be submitted using the online portal. The application includes a curriculum vitae or resume, narrative statement, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to start date), proof of US citizenship or permanent resident status, and three letters of recommendation. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all materials are received by the application deadline.