MCH Doctoral Epidemiology Fellowship

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About the MCH Doctoral Epidemiology Fellowship

Our MCH Doctoral Epidemiology Fellows have one thing in common: a commitment to building the evidence base and translating data into action for effective surveillance and support of MCH population health at the regional, state, and local level.  The MCH Epidemiology Doctoral Fellowship is designed to support pre-doctoral level trainees in Epidemiology with interest in applied or academic work in Maternal and Child Health.  The Fellowship provides 1-2 years of an NIH-level pre-doctoral stipend, along with professional development funds to supplement Laney Graduate School Professional Development Support funds.

Curriculum

There is only one required course for Fellows- EPI 508: Maternal and Child Health Leadership Collaborative Seminar (Fall). Fellows are asked to serve as a TA for one of the core courses (e.g. MCH Foundations or Health Equity in Systems of Care for Children with Special Health Care Needs).

Eligibility

Requirement 1

Must be Emory doctoral trainee in Epidemiology and have expressed interest in and commitment to Maternal and Child Health research and programming, and ideally will be in or close to candidacy (e.g. completed qualifying or comprehensive exams and preparing for dissertation proposal). Fellows will be required to use ‘local, state or national MCH secondary data sources’ in at least one aim of their dissertation.

Requirement 2

Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Preference will be given to students belonging to underrepresented minorities.

How to Apply

  1. Submit a letter of interest to MCH@emory.edu specifying your research and career goals with respect to Maternal and Child Health, along with relevant professional and academic experience by May 1, 2024 for Fall 2024 award.
  2. Please include a current copy of your CV.

Doctoral Epidemiology Fellowship Experience

Chloe Barrera
Chloe Barrera

“Receiving this fellowship enables me to continue focusing my research on reducing disparities in Maternal and Child Health Outcomes.”

Katie Campbell
Katie Campbell
April Ballard
April Ballard

MCH interests: diarrheal and enteric infections; safe water, sanitation, and hygiene; environmental, social, and behavioral determinants of health