Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Summer 2023 Internship
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Program Description
In this fully funded, full-time internship, you will get a unique opportunity to turn knowledge into real world experience in a public health setting, with a focus on diversity and protecting the health of underrepresented populations. Your internship could focus on areas such as epidemiology, fundamentals of public health, minority health and health disparities, working with disproportionately impacted populations, and biostatistics and statistical software.
Eligibility
To be eligible to participate you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Individuals on temporary visas are not eligible. Additionally, individuals must be authorized or eligible to work in the United States by law.
- Be enrolled in a degree-seeking program (AA/AS, BA/BS, Masters, JD, MD, or Ph.D.) at an accredited higher education institution. Students pursuing only a credential or certificate program will be considered ineligible.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship. Negotiation of hours to part-time is not possible. Please only apply if you know that you can handle a full-time work schedule on top of any other responsibilities.
- Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Students participating in our Funded Federal Diversity programs are considered employees of The Washington Center and are required to be fully vaccinated to participate. Learn more about our COVID-19 policy.
- Have a confirmed interest in working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Reside within the United States throughout the entire duration of the internship (if virtual).
Preferred majors include, but are not limited to:
- Biostatistics
- Epidemiology
- Health Communications
- Public Health
* Preference given to upperclassmen and graduate students and/or those with relevant experience.
Questions? Please reach out to federal@twc.edu for assistance.
Program Components
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention program is a 10-week Summer or 15-week Spring or Fall program in which you will work full-time, five days a week, assisting with a variety of projects assigned by your internship mentor. Assignments will span many professional fields at CDC; past placements have included:
- National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)
- National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH)
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
- National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
- Workplace Health Resource Center (WHRC)
Program Benefits
This is a fully funded program. Sponsorship covers the cost of the program, housing (if needed/when in-person is available), and roundtrip travel to and from the internship site city. You will be responsible for living expenses and local transportation. However, a stipend of $2,650-$8,475 will be provided to help alleviate these expenses. The final stipend amount is based on the length of the session, your education level and your decision to accept or reject TWC-organized housing.
Please note that Summer 2023 session formats are TBD (either virtual or in person).
Academic Credit
You may be eligible to receive academic credit for your participation in this program. However, credits are determined and awarded by each university. You are responsible for arranging any academic credit through your college or university. You should discuss arrangements with your institution, prior to starting the program and let TWC know the specific requirements of your university.
Dates and Deadlines
Summer 2023 (Format TBD)
- Application Accepted: November 28, 2022 – February 14, 2023
- Decision Notifications: Mid April 2023 (Applicants are notified when they are selected for interviews until all positions are filled or until mid April)
- Program Dates: June 5, 2023 – August 11, 2023 (subject to change)
Questions? Please reach out to federal@twc.edu for assistance.
How to Apply
Login (force.com)
Please follow the Application Instructions to ensure proper completion of the application. Proper completion is critical to your application being considered for review.
Application Documents
You need to submit the following documents along with your application:
- Resume: Submit a max 2-page resume in PDF format reflecting relevant work experience, volunteerism, awards, leadership, extra-curricular activities, research, and academic experiences. Your resume must include your GPA and your current contact information including email address, home address and telephone number.
- Transcript: Submit your most recent transcript. Both unofficial and official transcripts are accepted. Please ensure that your Social Security Number is crossed out on the submitted document.
- Statement of Interest: In a maximum 300-word statement in PDF Format, please address your specific interest in interning with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with what skills and experiences you have that make you a unique candidate. In short, we want to know: Why CDC? What skills and knowledge do you have that has prepared you for this opportunity? What do you hope to gain from this experience?
Questions? Please email federal@twc.edu for assistance.