Key points
- Learn about the diverse fellowship, internship, training, and volunteer opportunities offered by CDC for students and professionals.
- Gain valuable experience and find exciting career paths through many of these opportunities.
Opportunities & Updates
May Open Applications
- Epidemic Intelligence Service is open now through 6/5/2024
- Laboratory Leadership Service is open now through 6/3/2024
Get involved
CDC offers applied learning experiences across the education continuum and across many public health science topic areas.
Short-Term Opportunities
- Middle and High School Students
- Undergraduate Students
- Master's Degree Students
- Doctoral Students
- Medical Students and Residents (MD, DVM, DDS, etc.)
Full-Time Fellowships (1-2 Years)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
- Medical, Veterinary, Other Clinical Degree (MD, DVM, DDS, etc.)
Work Experience Opportunities
CDC offers several professional development programs for a variety of disciplines, including teachers, training developers, public health professionals. Learn more.
Training & Education
CDC offers a variety of training and continuing education opportunities for public health, healthcare, and other audiences. Learn more.
We also offer public health STEM activities for students, teachers, and professionals. Learn how the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) form a foundation for public health.
Host Sites
CDC fellows and interns provide valuable service and support to CDC and state, tribal, local, and territorial public health organizations. Our fellows have diverse skills that lend to increased public health capacity. Programs interested in hosting a fellow can learn more.
Diversity and Health Equity
Public health benefits from a diverse workforce. CDC is committed to advancing diversity, promoting health equity, and eliminating health disparities. We encourage interest in public health among all people who represent the communities we serve.
Opportunities related to diversity and health equity are highlighted here. The opportunities are also organized within the short-term internships and full-time fellowships sections. Learn more.