The Fellowship for Public Health Practice Program was created to support the expanding of opportunities in the public health and health-related workforce. The public health nutrition workforce, like many areas of health, needs assistance with broadening and recruiting a new generation of nutrition professionals. This 12-week fellowship was developed to support those efforts. Since 2002, the fellowship program has prepared over 1,000 students with practical skills in the Essentials of Public Health Services and Core Competencies of Health Education and Promotion.
Federal, regional, state and local health agencies provide real-world work experience to students for 12 weeks to complete public health projects in the areas of HIV, Cancer, Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Lupus, Nutrition, Mental Health, Program Planning, Health Policy, Tobacco, Injury/Violence Prevention, Aging, COVID and more. Since its inception, the Fellowship for Public Health Practice Program has been funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, specifically the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention.
There is no cost to the agency to serve as a preceptor for a student fellow. ASPHN has established a fixed scholarship for the fellowship. Undergraduate and graduate fellows receive a $3,000 scholarship. Fellows may engage in activities up to 20 hours/week during the 12-week fellowship session. Additionally, professional development opportunities, such as attending conferences, CHES/CPH exam fees, are offered to the fellows. The Fellowship Program does not provide funding for housing, transportation, or relocation. You may be able to receive academic credit for participating in our Fellowship Program. Please consult your academic advisor. ASPHN can submit letters or sign memoranda of understanding with an academic institution.
Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students interested in being placed in public health and health equity fellowships, regardless of area of discipline, are invited to submit applications for the upcoming Spring and Fall Semester fellowship periods. The creation of an account is required to apply. Find application deadlines and additional details about the Fellowship Program on the ASPHN website.
Health agencies, such as health departments, hospitals, and community-based agencies, as well as research institutions with community health initiatives, including universities, may submit applications to serve as fellowship sites.
If you are interested in learning more about the Fellowship Program, you may email the Fellowship Program staff at internship@asphn.org.