Apply to be a Fellow
Our candidate application for Class 23 (2025-2027) is closed!
Fellow Application Overview
To apply to the Applied Epidemiology Fellowship, a completed fellow application must include all the application components below and meet the eligibility criteria.
Fellows must be willing to commit to a two-year, full-time fellowship where fellows are carefully matched to host sites based on career interests and the host site’s available opportunities.
Online Application Components:
- Applicant information
- Education
- Professional experience
- Subject areas of interest
- Geographical preferences or needs
- Resume or CV
- Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Proof Of U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status
Our Online Application:
When applying, we understand that completing the application may not be feasible during one sitting. With our online application, we have the following features to help you complete your application:
- Save - Allows candidates to save their application until ready for submission
- Recommendation - Allows applicants to submit their requests for recommendations. Once a applicant submits a request for recommendation, the recommender will submit an electronic recommendation.
- Check Status - Allows candidates to see when CSTE has received their official transcripts and proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.
We highly encourage applicants to preview the application prior to starting an application.
Fellowship Classes
Class 23 (2025-2027): Application Timeline
This application timeline is only applicable for applications open in the months of September through January.
Fellow application opens
Fellow application closes
All applications and supporting materials must be received; any information received after this date will not be considered.
Host Site Locations
Host site locations for Class 23 will be available on our Host Site Locations page
Application Review
Complete applications are reviewed and evaluated by multiple panels of epidemiologists based on predetermined criteria.
Matching Process
Finalists are invited to participate in a matching process that includes interviewing with host sites.
Fellow Placement
New Fellows will begin their placements during the summer of 2025.