Organization: Emory University
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 01 Dec 2015
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Emergency Response and Recovery Branch (ERRB) and Emory University"s Center for Humanitarian Emergencies are offering a joint one-year Public Health Fellowship.
Components of the Fellowship include:
- 1-year Masters in Public Health (MPH) Program culminating in an MPH graduate degree in Global Health
- Graduate Certificate in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
- Career experience with CDC ERRB
The selected Fellow is supported in Atlanta, Ga through:
- Tuition and fees for a one-year MPH at Rollins School of Public Health
- One return airfare from home of record
- Cost of living stipend
- Fully furnished apartment (paid with stipend)
- Laptop
Eligibility Requirements
This scholarship is intended for mid-career professionals with the following minimum qualifications:
- Three years of experience in complex humanitarian emergencies, conflict, post conflict, or resource-poor settings
- Baccalaureate degree (candidates with MD or post-baccalaureate education will be given preference)
- Fluent speaking, reading and writing in English
- Basic computer skills
Sponsoring organizations should be able to give assurances to the recipient of having a job upon completion of the Fellowship. Priority will be given to candidates from regions that have experienced conflict or a humanitarian emergency.
How to apply:
Please send an application with the information (in Word) included below.
Section I: Nominating Agency Information
ORGANIZATION Organization Name:
Street
City
State/Province
Country
Postal Code
ORGANIZATION DIRECTOR/CHIEF OF PARTY/SENIOR LEVEL ADVISOR Dr.0 Mr.0 Ms.0 (check one) Last Name:
First Name:
MI
Job Title
Phone
Email
Time Known Applicant years months
I certify that the information contained in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that I understand by my signature, I nominate the applicant for this fellowship with the understanding that if the applicant is selected:
-I have given approval for the applicant to take a leave of absence for the purposes of this fellowship for at least 10 months and no more than 12 months; -This organization will work with the applicant to develop a research project that could be implemented upon the completion of the fellowship; -This organization will commit to the applicant returning to this organization for at least one year after completion of the fellowship.
Please submit your letter of reference for the Fellowship candidate (300 words or less) to ierhb@cdc.gov no later than December 1, 2015
Signature
Printed Name
Date
Section II: Applicant Information
Dr.0 Mr.0 Ms.0 (check one) Last Name:
First Name:
MI
HOME ADDRESS and CONTACT INFORMATION Street
City
State/Province
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Postal Code
Phone
Email
CONTACT INFORMATION Please send correspondence to: Home 0 Office 0
PERSONAL DETAILS Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Country of Citizenship
Gender: Male 0 Female 0
Languages:
Beginner Intermediate Advanced Language
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I certify that the information contained in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that I understand by submitting this application that if selected I agree to: -Travel to Atlanta, Georgia, USA for 10-12 months; -Develop a research project that could be implemented upon the completion of the fellowship
Signature
Printed Name
Date
Section III: Writing Sample
Please prepare an essay, not more than two pages double spaced, that details a research project that could be implemented upon the completion of the fellowship. The essay should identify the need, research components, what (if any) work as already been done on the project, expectations for the project during the scholarship and how the project will be implemented after the scholarship is completed. This essay will also be used to assess your English writing skills. The essay should be attached to this application with your name and nominating organization at the top of both pages.
Section IV: References
Please provide the contact information for two references (in addition to the nominating official). As part of the nomination, the organization director, chief of party, or senior level advisor should also complete a letter of recommendation. All letters of recommendation should be no more than 300 words. References should email their letters of recommendation directly to IERHB@cdc.gov by December 1.
Reference Name
Institution
Position
Email Phone
Reference Name
Institution
Position
Email Phone
Section V: Application Checklist
Please email the following to IERHB@cdc.gov (in one email) by December 1, 2015:
- Completed application
- Copy of Passport information page
- CV or resume
- Essay
- Unofficial copy of all academic transcripts
- Unofficial copy of GRE and TOEFL scores
If your application makes it to the second round, you will be required to submit a separate application to Emory University. This application requires official transcripts, WES evaluation, and official TOEFL and GRE test scores.
Questions?
Contact Jason Rothbard, cwp0@cdc.gov for Fellowship-related questions Contact Lara S. Martin, LSMART4@emory.edu for Emory-related questions
IMPORTANT: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
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