ASPPH/USDA Rural Health Fellowship Program

Funding: Training stipend of $60,500/year plus a $10,000 general expense allowance (per most recent published program announcement; verify current-year figures on site). Who can apply: Must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree (received within roughly the last 5 years) from an ASPPH member school/program of public health accredited by CEPH; must be a US citizen or hold a Green Card. Length: One year (est. June-to-June), with possible one-year extension. Placement at USDA Rural Development in Washington, DC (hybrid/remote candidates considered); possible one-year extension; mentorship and hands-on rural health policy experience. Field: Rural Development / Rural Health Policy. Applications close around 2027-01-09 (expected; confirm on the official site).