Johns Hopkins Bloomberg American Health Fellows (Bloomberg Fellows Program)
Graduate Fellowships @Fellowships posted 4 weeks agoJob Description
Job Description: A partnership between Bloomberg Philanthropies and Johns Hopkins University that awards full scholarships for public health degrees to professionals tackling critical U.S. health challenges. It aims to train U.S. health leaders by funding MPH or DrPH studies at the JHU Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Role Description: Fellows remain employed at a U.S. organization (nonprofit, government agency, etc.) working on one of the program’s focus areas (e.g., adolescent health, environmental health, food systems, addiction/overdose, violence prevention) while pursuing a full-time MPH or DrPH at Johns Hopkins. After graduation, fellows return to the same organization for at least one additional year to apply their new skills.
Application Cycle: Annually (approx. June–December).
What You’ll Need: U.S. employment in a qualifying public health organization; acceptance (or conditional acceptance) to JHU’s MPH or DrPH program by matriculation; bachelor’s degree; demonstrated commitment to public health.
Preferred Qualifications: Several years of professional experience in one of the focus areas; leadership potential; strong academic credentials; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (though no strict citizenship restriction mentioned).
Benefits and Perks: Full tuition scholarship for the MPH/DrPH program; additional funds for fees and living expenses; enhanced professional network; mentorship. Fellows gain technical and leadership training with a pledge to work in the sponsoring organization post-graduation.
Where/How to Apply: Through the Bloomberg School’s website during the open call (applications via an online portal). See the Bloomberg American Health Initiative site for details https://americanhealth.jhu.edu/fellowship
