Application Information

How to Apply:

The window for 2023-2024 fellowship placements has closed. Please check back in soon for the next application cycle.

Application materials will include the following:

  • Essay (1500 words maximum) outlining interests, strengths, and qualifications. Applicants should articulate how this fellowship will benefit their long-term career plans in public health.
    • Résumé or CV
    • Transcripts
    • Completed application (through above link), with upload requirements as listed below.
  • Two letters of recommendation; at least one academic and one non-academic reference, emailed directly from reference.

Please note that requested materials, including reference letters, must be submitted by the deadline in order to be considered. Each application will be reviewed based on the following rubric. Top scoring applicants will be asked to interview with appropriate staff members. Selected fellows must have completed their degree prior to the start date of the fellowship (Fall 2023).

Evaluation Criteria
Maximum Points
Quality of Essay and First-Round Interview Questions
40
Qualifications
25
Previous Experience
25
Recommendations
10

  
All questions should be directed to Casie Higginbotham, Academic Health Department Coordinator, at Casie.Higginbotham@tn.gov.