About the opportunity
The Bloomberg Fellows Program is an initiative that provides public health training to individuals working in organizations tackling critical challenges facing the United States. Fellows receive full-tuition scholarships to earn a Master of Public Health (MPH) or Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Throughout their training, fellows remain embedded within their organizations and commit to working for them for at least one year following graduation, joining a network devoted to using public health tools to address modern challenges.
Funding and benefits
- Full-tuition scholarship to pursue a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree
- Full-tuition scholarship each year to pursue a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree
- Membership in a growing national network of public health scholars, educators, and practitioners
Who can apply?
- Must be working in an organization tackling critical public health challenges facing the United States
- Must be embedded within or affiliated with a collaborating organization
- Must focus on one of the key challenge areas: Addiction & Overdose, Adolescent Health, Environmental Challenges, Food Systems for Health, or Violence
- Must commit to working for at least one year for the collaborating organization following graduation
Required documents
- SOPHAS application for the MPH or DrPH degree program
- Bloomberg Fellows Program Applicant form
- Collaborating Organization form
When to apply
- Applications close at 11:59 PM EST on December 1, 2026
- Informational webinar scheduled for September 15
How to apply
- Apply to the MPH or DrPH program through the Schools of Public Health Application Services (SOPHAS) system
- Complete and submit the Bloomberg Fellows Program Applicant and Collaborating Organization forms
Additional information
- The program covers five key focus areas: Addiction & Overdose, Adolescent Health, Environmental Challenges, Food Systems for Health, and Violence.
- Fellows remain embedded within their organizations during their studies.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Public health professionals currently employed in organizations that address addiction, adolescent health, or environmental challenges.
- Individuals seeking to earn an MPH or DrPH from a top-tier institution while remaining embedded in their current workplace.
- Professionals committed to applying public health tools to solve critical challenges in the United States.
What should you think carefully about?
- Fellows must commit to working for their collaborating organization for at least one year after graduation.
- The program requires a dual application process: one to the university via SOPHAS and one to the fellowship program itself.
- Applicants must ensure their current organization is willing to support their participation as a collaborating entity.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This program is designed for those who want to bridge the gap between academic research and practical application. It is an excellent way to gain a prestigious degree without leaving the workforce, allowing fellows to immediately apply their new skills to their organization's mission.
Our take
An ideal path for mid-career public health professionals who want to advance their education while maintaining their current professional impact.
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