The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) seeks applicants for the 2013-14 class of the CDC Evaluation Fellowship Program. This is the third year of this initiative, and represents a major commitment by CDC to program evaluation and program improvement. Fellows will work under the leadership of CDC's Chief Evaluation Officer; they will be assigned to specific CDC host programs, developing and implementing program evaluations and studies for/with those programs. Host programs will compete for Fellows, to ensure the projects will enhance the knowledge base of the program and the professional development of the Fellow. In addition, Fellows take on periodic small evaluation projects and assist with cross-agency evaluation efforts.
Details about the Fellowship, stipends, qualifications, and deadlines are available at the link below. Brief information is as follows:
• Fellowships are for one year, but with the likelihood of renewal for a second year.
• Fellows receive a monthly stipend depending on education level and experience.
• Fellows receive substantial financial support for their training and professional development, and a supplement to offset health insurance costs.
• Appointments will be full-time at CDC, typically in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Fellows do not become employees of CDC.
The ideal candidate has a PhD in evaluation, behavioral or social sciences, public health, or other relevant discipline plus some experience with applied evaluation projects. Master’s-level candidates with significant experience in applied evaluation projects are also welcome. Candidates must have received their degree within the past five years to qualify for this program. We expect to select 6-10 Fellows for this 2013-14 class.
To apply, submit your resume/CV by June 28, 2013 (see link below). There will be a preliminary screening of resumes. Applicants that pass the initial screening will be asked to submit the following supplementary information. The deadlines for supplementary information will be tight, so applicants should be prepared to submit them quickly.
1. Essay (1000 word maximum) on interests, strengths, and qualifications for the Evaluation Fellowship and how it will benefit your long-term career plans.
2. Information on (up to) three recent evaluation projects or experiences.
3. Contact information for 2 references.
4. Two letters of recommendation on letter head with contact information and original signature. Does not need to be in a sealed envelope. Can be the same people as the ones providing references.
We’ll select semi-finalist Fellows and host programs in mid-July. Host programs will choose applicants to interview and will make selections in early August. Most Fellows are expected to begin in late September or early October, 2013.
Start the application process by clicking on this link: http://www.orau.org/science-
For questions, contact Tom Chapel, CDC Chief Evaluation Officer, at TChapel@cdc.gov.
