CDC Public Health Fellowship Analysis (Crisis CoAg and Innovation Team)

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

CDC Office and Location: A fellowship opportunity is available at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC protects America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same. CDC increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats. To accomplish its mission, CDC conducts important science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.

CDC’s Division of State and Local Readiness (DSLR) helps state, local, tribal, and territorial public health agencies prepare for and respond to public health emergencies. The Grants Management and Fiscal Strategy Branch (GFS) supports these efforts by providing guidance and technical assistance on how emergency preparedness and response funds can be used effectively and on time.

Research Project: This fellowship will provide an opportunity to learn alongside the Crisis Cooperative Agreement and Innovation (CCI) Team. The CCI Team manages the Public Health Crisis Response (PHCR) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), an agency-wide cooperative agreement funding mechanism which allows CDC to quickly provide emergency response funds to eligible public health agencies when a public health emergency happens or is expected. You will learn how CDC coordinates with subject matter experts and other partners to activate this funding mechanism.

During the fellowship, you will learn about federal grants, cooperative agreements, NOFO development, emergency response funding, reporting requirements, and funding restrictions. You will also gain experience reviewing and organizing data, preparing summaries and presentations, participating in national calls and team discussions, and communicating information about emergency response funding.

This fellowship will help you build skills in data analysis, written and oral communication, organization, collaboration, and public health emergency response. You will also gain experience in a fast-paced public health environment where priorities and timelines may change quickly.

Learning Objectives: You will have opportunities to:

• Learn how CDC provides funding to public health agencies during emergencies.
• Learn about the PHCR NOFO and how it is activated during a public health emergency.
• Gain experience with federal grants and cooperative agreement processes.
• Learn how NOFOs are developed and published.
• Learn about emergency response funding requirements, reporting, and restrictions.
• Build Excel and data analysis skills by organizing, reviewing, and analyzing programs and funding information.
• Improve written and oral communication skills by preparing summaries, presentations, and other materials.
• Participate in national calls, presentations, and discussions with CDC staff and partners.
• Learn how different CDC programs and subject matter experts coordinate during a public health emergency.
• Build skills in managing priorities and adapting to changes in a fast-paced emergency response environment.

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Ruth Anderson (vha0@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: October 1, 2026. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and is contingent on the availability of funds.

Level of Participation: The appointment is full time.

Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.

ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

The successful applicant(s) will be required to comply with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility.

Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email CDCrpp@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.