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CDC Office and Location: A research opportunity is available in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC), Comprehensive Cancer Control Branch (CCCB) located in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC protects America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same. CDC increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats. To accomplish its mission, CDC conducts important science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.

The NCCDPHP's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC) works with partners to address preventable cancers, find cancer early, and improve outcomes for cancer survivors. The Comprehensive Cancer Control Branch (CCCB) supports national, state, tribal, and territorial cancer control initiatives through program funding, program evaluation, science translation, technical assistance, training and partnership development. For more information, visit:

• https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dcpc/index.htm
• https://www.cdc.gov/comprehensive-cancer-control/about/index.html

Research Project: This fellowship provides a master-level trainee an immersive practice-focused experience in population-based cancer prevention and control, combining applied learning with mentorship to explore ways to strengthen systems for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and program evaluation across comprehensive cancer prevention and control partnership initiatives.

You will train by conducting activities related to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of cancer prevention and control partnership initiatives with national, state, tribal, territorial, and community-based organizations. Activities include:

• Participating in the evaluation of cancer prevention and control partnership initiatives.
• Participating in the development and implementation of partnership plans.
• Gaining experience monitoring, documenting, and reporting accomplishments of partnership initiatives.  
• Learning to preparing health communication materials for practice and scientific audiences.
• Participating in multidisciplinary discussions and professional meetings with partner organizations.

This educational opportunity is designed to complement your academic background and foster growth in areas aligned with CDC’s mission. You will not supervise staff, manage budgets, or act as a federal representative. Project assignments are appropriate for an education and training program and do not involve employment-related responsibilities.

Learning Objectives: Under the guidance of senior scientists and public health advisors within DCPC, you will gain experience in:

• Identifying, assessing, and cultivating strategic partnerships aligned with organizational goals.
• Designing and implementing a public health program evaluation using quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods.
• Reporting evaluation results using data visualization techniques.
• Creating strategic plans using stakeholder engagement methods.
• Preparing materials and publications for practice and science audiences using health communication and science communication best practices.  
• Train on efforts that foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, capacity building, and programmatic synergies among internal and external partners.

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Monique Young, PhD, MPH (hza4@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of this opportunity, please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: September 13, 2026. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and is contingent on the availability of funds.

Level of Participation: The appointment is full time.

Participant Stipend: Stipend rates may vary based on numerous factors, including opportunity, location, education, and experience. If you are interviewed, you can inquire about the exact stipend rate at that time and if selected, your appointment offer will include the monthly stipend rate.

Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.

ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

The successful applicant(s) will be required to comply with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility, including but not limited to, COVID-19 requirements (e.g. facial covering, physical distancing, testing, vaccination).

Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email CDCrpp@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.

The qualified candidate should have received a master's degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years.

Preferred skills:

• Educational training and professional experience are helpful in public health program development, implementation and evaluation, strategic planning, health communication strategies and products, systematic literature reviews, data analysis, data interpretation and visualization, scientific writing and communication. 

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Master's Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
• Discipline(s):
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (1 )

I certify that I have not previously been employed by CDC or by a contractor working directly for CDC.  I understand that CDC does not permit individuals with a prior employment relationship with CDC or its contractors to participate as trainees in the ORISE program. (Exceptions may be granted for individuals who, since the previous CDC employment, have obtained a new STEM degree which necessitates training in a new field.)