***The application cycle for this program has been closed***
ASPH Public Health Policy Fellow(s) are placed in either a congressional or committee office on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, where s/he can observe and participate in the legislative process as it pertains to Public Health.
Fellow(s) are placed in a pre-determined office, and receive a variety of educational and professional development opportunities, including participation in an intensive training session on understanding the Legislative process.
Typically ASPH Public Health Policy Fellows will:
· Help develop legislative proposals;
· Arrange hearings;
· Brief legislators for committee sessions and floor debates; and
· Staff House-Senate conferences.
What does the ASPH Fellowship offer you?
This Fellowship will provide a unique opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to play a role in helping to shape United States health policy. Specific anticipated benefits include:
- Development of a thorough understanding of the public health policy and the legislative process;
- Access and networking with experienced policymakers, public health professionals, and experts in the field of public health; and,
- Obtain hands-on real world health policy experience in the fast-paced environment of Capitol Hill.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to work independently on a variety of projects
- Demonstrated interest in the field of public health policy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- A clear vision for incorporating the fellowship experience into public health career goals.
- Experience working on various Health Policy Issues at the State, local and/or National level
Eligibility
To be eligible, students must have received an MPH or Doctorate degree prior to the beginning of the fellowship (no later than August 2009). Early career professionals with MPH or Doctorate degrees (within 5 years of graduation) may also apply for the fellowship program. Applicants must have received their degree(s) from an ASPH-member, CEPH-accredited, graduate school of public health (a list of accredited schools with full ASPH membership can be accessed via the ASPH Web site), as well as be a U.S. citizen or hold a visa permitting permanent residence in the U.S., to be eligible for the fellowship program.
How are Fellows selected?
All applications to the fellowship program undergo a two-phase review process. In the first stage, the applications are reviewed by two faculty members from schools of public health (other than the applicant's institution) on the following criteria: quality of essay, strength of credentials, previous professional experience; and letters of recommendation. Applicants approved by the faculty review are invited to Washington, DC to interview for the fellowship. A panel will interview applicants and along with the faculty review comments to assess which of the candidates applying for the individual projects are most suited for the fellowship.
How do I apply to the program?
The 2009 deadline for applications was March 9, 2009. The next Request for Applications (RFA) is expected for release in January 2010.
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