The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) are pleased to offer a unique fellowship opportunity which may be of interest to graduates of your academic programs.  Please consider informing your students about this program. 
 
The Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) Laboratory Fellowship Program prepares laboratory scientists for careers in public health.  The two-track program trains qualified candidates (bachelor’s and master’s level) to support public health initiatives, and provides opportunities for doctoral level scientists to conduct high priority infectious disease research in public health laboratories.  Fellows are placed in local, state, and federal (CDC) public health laboratories.  Ideal candidates have laboratory experience (including laboratory coursework) and an interest in public health.
 
We are accepting applications for the 2012 fellowship program classes.  The new class of approximately 30 fellows will begin their assignments in September 2012.  The application deadline is February 10, 2012.
 
Further information including the application can be found on our website at www.aphl.org/fellowships. 
  
If you or your students have any questions about this fellowship, please feel free to contact me at [log in to unmask]
 
Best regards,
 
Heather Roney
Manager, Fellowship Programs
Association of Public Health Laboratories
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 700
Silver Spring, MD  20910