Connecticut Public Health Fellowship Program
- What is the CT PHFP?
- The PHFP provides students experience in the field of public health by supporting
high-quality field placements in Connecticut, providing them with a $3,500 stipend
and mentoring in public health agencies. Students gain experience working with a public
health agency and valuable professional contacts. Public health agencies can work with rising talent
in the public health field in Connecticut to strengthen the future of our public health workforce.
- The PHFP provides students experience in the field of public health by supporting
- How does it work?
- Eligible students connect with a public health agency of their choice to create a field placement
proposal, apply, and once a placement is approved, work with an agency and agency preceptor on
on-going public health initiatives. Pre-approved placements may also be available for students to
apply. Fellows will learn about public health careers, strengthen their understanding of social
determinants of health and health equity, and acquire skills and core competencies in public health.
- Eligible students connect with a public health agency of their choice to create a field placement
- Who is eligible?
- Public health agencies located in Connecticut may host a fellow, who is a part- or full-time student at
an accredited college or university in a public health or other relevant program. Students must be 3rd
or 4th year undergraduate or graduate student in a public health or related program.
- Public health agencies located in Connecticut may host a fellow, who is a part- or full-time student at
Paid stipend available to explore careers with Connecticut public health agencies!