CDC PHIFP Fellowship 2027: PharmD and Healthcare Graduate Eligibility

The CDC Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program (PHIFP) is a two-year paid fellowship using data and information technology to solve public health problems in the United States.

Who can apply?

• A qualifying doctoral degree, including PharmD, MD or PhD, or an eligible master's degree, in a listed health, informatics or related field.
• At least one year of documented full-time work or volunteer experience in the same field as the qualifying degree.
• Documented research or evaluation experience, such as a thesis, publication, poster or proposal.
• International applicants must meet CDC's current visa/work-authorisation conditions. A foreign degree requires a course-by-course credential evaluation; acceptance and visa support are subject to the programme's rules.
• Fellows relocate to their assigned CDC site. The programme does not pay relocation costs.

Apply by 6 November 2026

• Prepare a CV, transcripts, credential evaluations, two personal-statement responses and three recommendation requests.
• Start the official PHIFP application.
• Read CDC's application instructions and full eligibility conditions.

Compare your exact qualification with the official criteria. Explore FirstHope Pharmacy resources. Checked 3 November 2026.

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