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Biorisk Management Fellowship

Program Specifics​

The program is a full-time working fellowship for bachelor’s-, master’s- and doctoral-level scientists. The program term is for one year, with a possible extension. Fellows are placed in state, local and territorial public health laboratories to receive training in bench-level laboratory skills and methods on how to avoid potential hazards associated with the handling of biological materials, chemical agents and other toxins. Fellows will gain an understanding of the public health laboratory system and how it mitigates risks posed by working with infectious agents and other threats in laboratories. The fellow will also learn the essential process of performing formal risk assessments and evaluating risk on an on-going basis.
Once in their host laboratories, fellows are supervised by an experienced mentor and work on projects proposed by the host laboratory. Fellows may have opportunities to collaborate with other state, local, territorial or federal public health laboratories as well as national organizations that play a vital role in strengthening laboratory safety and security. ​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 ​Be​​​ne​​fits​​​

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 ​Req​​uirements

  • 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. ​