Apply to be a Fellow

At this time, the CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship Application is now closed for Class 21. Check back this Fall 2023 for the CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship Application for Class 22. 

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 (beginning in the summer of 2023) 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.

Click Here to preview the AEF Class 20 Application

The CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship Class 21 Application will become available Fall 2023. 

Fellowship Classes

The CSTE Class 21 Applied Epidemiology Fellowship Application is now closed. 

 

Eligibility for a Class 21 fellowship beginning in 2023:  

  • Master’s and/or doctorate level degree must be completed by June 30, 2023  

The CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship Class 22 Application will open the Fall of 2023. 

 

Eligibility for a Class 22 fellowship beginning in 2024:  

  • Master’s and/or doctorate level degree must be completed by June 30, 2024 

Class 21 (2023-2025): Application Timeline

Fellow application opens

  • September 30, 2022

Fellow application closes

  • January 20, 2023

All applications and supporting materials must be received; any information received after this date will not be considered.

Host Site Location

  • March 2023

Host site location for Class 21 will be available on our Host Site Location page

Application Review

  • January – early March 2023

Complete applications are reviewed and evaluated by multiple panels of epidemiologists based on predetermined criteria. 

Matching Process

  • Late March 2023

Finalists are invited to participate in a matching process that includes interviewing with host sites.

Fellow Placement

  • June – August, 2023

New Fellows will begin their placements during the summer of 2023.