Apply to be a Fellow
The CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship Application has re-opened for Class 21.
The deadline to apply is Sunday, June 11th, 2023. Please review our Revised Timeline under Fellowship Classes.
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.
The CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship Class 21 Application is open.
Click Here to access our Application
Fellowship Classes
In addition to the eligibility for a Class 21 fellowship beginning in 2023, applications will follow a revised timeline:
- Fellow Application Closes: June 11, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET
- Host Site Locations: Currently available on our Host Site Location page.
- Application Review: Mid June 2023 – mid July 2023
- Matching Process: Late July – early August 2023
- Fellow Placement: Fall 2023
Class 21 (2023-2025): Application Timeline
This application timeline is only applicable for applications open in the months of September through January. Please refer to our revised timeline for the Class 21 application that has re-opened above under Fellowship Classes.
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.