Apply for the CDC Steven M. Teutsch Prevention Effectiveness (PE) Fellowship 2027 (Paid) - a competitive two-year post-doctoral research fellowship at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focused on health economics, decision science, and disease modeling.
Class of 2027 fellows join either the Traditional Track (economists and health services researchers) or the Analytics and Modeling Track (disease modelers, operations researchers, applied mathematicians, and related fields). The program selects about 10 fellows per track each year. Most assignments are at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
Applications open 8 September 2026 and close 8 January 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The fellowship begins August 2027. This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on official CDC PE Fellowship materials. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.
Quick Facts - CDC PE Fellowship Class of 2027
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | CDC Steven M. Teutsch Prevention Effectiveness (PE) Fellowship |
| Host Landmark | Atlanta skyline / CDC headquarters region, Georgia, USA 🇺🇸 |
| Duration | Two years, full-time (begins August 2027) |
| Tracks | Traditional Track · Analytics and Modeling Track (~10 fellows each) |
| Pay | Paid FTE federal employee at GS-12, Step 3 (~$101,000/year indicated) + federal benefits |
| Focus | Health economics, cost-effectiveness, decision analysis, disease modeling |
| Location | Mostly Atlanta, GA (some assignments elsewhere); relocation required (self-funded) |
| Deadline | 8 January 2027, 11:59 p.m. ET |
| Official Gateway | PE Fellow Application 2027 portal · CDC applying page |
Benefits
- Competitive paid fellowship as a full-time federal employee (GS-12, Step 3)
- Federal benefits including medical insurance and leave
- Possible salary increase after year one based on performance and management recommendation
- Intensive orientation and applied training at CDC
- Mentorship and real-world public health analytic assignments informing CDC, Congress, and partners
- Career pathway into public health economics, modeling, and decision science (program has trained 300+ alumni since 1995)
Eligibility
- Hold a PhD or equivalent with all degree requirements completed before the fellowship start (typically by July 2027)
- At least one year of documented full-time work or volunteer experience in the same field as the qualifying degree
- Willing to commit to a two-year, full-time program and relocate to the assignment city
- Eligible work authorization: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or qualifying visa/OPT STEM covering the full two years (see official eligibility for details)
- Must not be a citizen of a country designated as a state sponsor of terrorism
- Non-U.S. degrees may require credential evaluation and English translation if requested
How to Apply
- Confirm you meet all requirements on the CDC eligibility page.
- Prepare CV/résumé, education and experience details, personal statement responses, and unofficial transcripts for all degrees.
- Identify 3 - 5 recommenders (minimum three; at least two non-CDC). Recommendations must arrive by the deadline via the system email from PEF@cdc.gov.
- Submit online via the EFMS PE Fellow Application 2027 portal before 8 January 2027, 11:59 p.m. ET.
- Expect interview notifications and virtual interviews in February - March 2027 if shortlisted.
Application questions: PEF@cdc.gov. Full preparation checklist: Prepare & Submit Fellowship Application.
Official Links
About the Prevention Effectiveness Fellowship (CDC)
Start PE Fellow Application 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the application deadline?
8 January 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET (applications opened 8 September 2026).
Is the fellowship paid?
Yes. Fellows are FTE federal employees paid at GS-12, Step 3 (about $101,000/year indicated) with federal benefits. Relocation costs are the fellow’s responsibility.
How many fellows are selected?
About 10 Traditional Track and 10 Analytics and Modeling Track fellows each year.
Where will I work?
Most fellows are placed at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia; some assignments may be in other states or public health agencies. Relocation is required.
Do I need a PhD?
Yes - a PhD or equivalent with all requirements completed before the fellowship begins, plus at least one year of relevant full-time experience.
Where do I apply?
Through the official portal: CDC EFMS PE Fellow Application 2027.
