CDC Evaluation Fellowship Program

The CDC Evaluation Fellowship Program is accepting applications for the 2025 class (estimated start date August 2025).  The fellowship is intended to be a two-year program, with the second year being contingent on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.  Master’s and Doctoral Fellows are placed in host programs across the agency working on program evaluation activities. The Evaluation Fellowship Program offers a unique training opportunity with clear expectations and supportive resources, including professional development funds provided by the host program. In this experiential learning model, Fellows learn evaluation skills working in their host program while helping their host program build, expand, and/or improve their evaluation activities.

Fellows are hired under Title 42 training appointments and receive significant financial support for professional development and CDC employee benefits (e.g., medical insurance, sick and vacation leave). Please visit the CDC Evaluation Fellowship Program website for more information about the program, requirements, eligibility, and the application process.  

Successful applicants range in their level of experience (e.g., from capstone project in school, working in non-profit, to experience leading evaluation at larger institutions). Successful applicants have demonstrated experience with at least three evaluation projects through their application and CVs. Successful applicants bring diverse experiences, having worked on several applied program evaluation projects in non-profit, governmental, and/or academic settings.