Deadline: March 23, 2026
Applications are open for the Cornell Public Health Fellowships 2026. The Cornell Public Health Fellowships have been established to prepare the next generation of public health leaders to tackle these wicked problems and rebuild our public health systems and capacity.
Fellows will learn from interdisciplinary faculty, building skills using applied and community-engaged learning opportunities in which students translate theory into practice. Core training will prepare students to work in diverse settings across government, the private sector, public health and healthcare systems, and non-governmental organizations. Students will also receive specialized training in one of the four concentration areas: Food Systems & Health, Environment, Climate & Health, Infectious Disease Epidemiology, or Emergency Preparedness & Management.
Benefits
- Cornell Public Health Fellows will receive full tuition support toward Cornell University’s two-year Master of Public Health degree, or the 12-month accelerated program, if eligible*.
*The Accelerated Program requires an advanced degree or relevant experience.
Eligibility
To qualify for a Cornell Public Health Fellowship you must:
- Apply and be accepted to the Cornell MPH Program;
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or legal permanent resident of the U.S.;
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 at the time of application;
- Show your passion for an impactful career in public health through your program application materials.
Application
To be considered for a Cornell Public Health Fellowship:
- Apply to Cornell’s MPH Program via SOPHAS by March 23, 2026 for priority consideration
- Submit the Cornell Graduate School Quick Application by March 23, 2026
- Applicants will be notified of acceptance into the MPH Program and whether they will receive a Cornell Public Health Fellowship by March 31, 2026
- Selected fellows must accept MPH admission and Cornell Public Health Fellowship offers by April 15
For more information, visit Cornell Public Health Fellowships.
