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Below are some fellowship (both in the United States and abroad) and internship opportunities that may be of interest to international health students and entry-level professionals. If you know of any additional programs, please feel free to contact the editor.

 

INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS

 

§  Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellowship (CDC): One-year fellowship with the CDC working in international health. Applications are accepted in February and March. Applicants are notified of status in mid-June. Fellowships begin mid-September.  U.S. citizens or permanent residents only.

§  Global Health Fellows Program: Two-year fellowship (with possible extension for to four years) with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Fellowships are in the Global Health Bureau at USAID or in one of the overseas missions. They are at various levels and are announced on an as needed basis. U.S. citizens or permanent residents only.

 

U.S. BASED FELLOWSHIPS

 

§  APHA Public Health Fellowship in Government: One-year fellowship with APHA in Washington, D.C. Applications are due April 4, and the fellowship lasts from January to December 2012.  U.S. citizens or permanent residents only.

§  NIH Administrative Fellowship: Two-year fellowship with the NIH in Bethesda, Md. Applications are accepted during the month of March. Phone interviews are conducted in May and June.

§  ASPH Graduate Fellowship Programs: One-year fellowships (with possible extension for a second year) with various federal agencies including the CDC, NHTSA, EPA, and Congress. CDC fellowships are primarily based in Atlanta; NHTSA, EPA, and Public Policy fellowships are in Washington, D.C.  Application periods vary. Fellows for programs are notified in April and May, and most programs begin in the fall.  U.S. citizens or permanent residents only.

 

INTERNSHIPS

 

§  Doctors Without Borders: Spring, summer, and fall internships offered in New York City. Duration is three months working 20 hours per week at $10/hour. No citizenship requirements, but international candidates must secure their own work permit.

§Global Health Council: Internships offered at various points throughout the year in Washington, D.C. Minimum time commitment is 20 hours per week. A $400/month stipend is offered.  Must be authorized to work in the United States.

§ U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants: Spring, summer, and fall internships offered in Crystal City-Arlington, Va. Minimum commitment is 10 weeks. An $80/month stipend is offered for interns working up to 30 hours/week; $100/month is offered to those who work full-time.

§  Population Services International:  Internships offered at various points throughout the year in Washington, D.C. Positions are paid, but interns generally must work at least 25 hours/week. 

§  Spectrum Communications: Spring, summer and fall internships offered in Washington, D.C. Part-time and full-time paid positions available.