OVERVIEW
The Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program is a paid, eight week, professional development program for racial and ethnic minority graduate students with an interest in Public Health. The program exposes students to research opportunities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Students gain research experience in infectious diseases research areas such as antimicrobial resistance, emerging infectious diseases, animal related diseases, hospital related infectious issues, etc.
Ferguson Fellows are engaged for eight weeks in a rigorous program of public health research and/or intervention at the CDC. In addition to laboratory research, students are exposed to issues concerning public health via bi-weekly seminars (Brown Bag Sessions) and networking activities (Rap Sessions). Fellows are required to submit a progress report, literature review, abstract and final report through the course of the program. Upon completion of all research, students are required to deliver a formal presentation for CDC researchers and AMHPS staff.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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Member of an under-represented minority group as defined by the federal government: http://www.cdc.gov/omhd/Populations/populations.htm
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Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an AMHPS member institution or Non-AMHPS Public Health Program
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Ability to commit to length of the fellowship (June 2 – July 31, 2010)
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
STIPENDS & ALLOWANCES
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Stipends – The program provides a $4,000 stipend for participation in the program. The stipend is released in two installments – at the beginning and the end of the program.
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Travel – The program provides roundtrip travel or mileage reimbursement for students who attend school outside of the Atlanta, Georgia area.
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Housing – Housing is provided to non-resident students.
DEADLINE
CONTACT INFORMATION
Allison Hornbuckle: ahornbuckle@minorityhealth.org |
