The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers a competitive internship program for undergraduate and graduate students graduating in the 2024/2025 academic year. This program provides an invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on public health projects alongside renowned professionals at the forefront of disease prevention and control. Interns will contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts the health and well-being of communities across the nation.
- Assist CDC professionals with various tasks related to their assigned project or area of work, which could include:
- Researching public health topics and collecting data.
- Analyzing data and preparing reports.
- Developing and implementing public health programs.
- Participating in outreach and communication activities.
- Attend professional development workshops and seminars to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Contribute to a collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
- Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in public health, biology, epidemiology, environmental health, or a closely related field (other disciplines may be considered based on specific program needs).
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
- U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.
- Prior internship experience in a public health-related field (preferred).
- Research experience, data analysis skills, or experience with public health software (preferred).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Additional skills may be required depending on the specific internship placement.
- Competitive hourly stipend.
- Invaluable work experience in the field of public health.
- Opportunity to contribute to critical public health initiatives.
- Professional development and networking opportunities with CDC professionals.
- Potential for conversion to a full-time position upon graduation (subject to agency needs and qualifications).
Applications are typically open in the fall semester. Specific deadlines and application procedures vary depending on the internship program (e.g., Lewis Scholars Program, Dr. James A. Ferguson Fellowship). You can find latest internships on this website: https://www.cdc.gov/
