The Bloomberg American Health Initiative 

The Bloomberg American Health Initiative works to tackle some of the most pressing challenges to public health in the United States:  Addiction and Overdose, Adolescent Health, Environmental Challenges, Food Systems for Health, and Violence. The Initiative also has set out to train a new generation of leaders committed to improving health in America.

To apply for the Bloomberg Fellows Program, applicants must complete the two-part application process:
Part 1: Applicants must apply to either the MPH or the DrPH program through the Bloomberg School of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) including all supplemental materials (transcripts, test scores, and recommendation letters) to SOPHAS by December 1, 2024.
Part 2: Applicants must submit the Fellowship Applicant Form and their organization must submit the Collaborating Organization Form through Submittable by December 1, 2024.
 

Important Application Submission Information:
 

  • Applicants must create a Submittable account to submit their fellowship application. 
  • Direct email application submissions and late submissions will not be accepted. There is no grace period for fellowship applicants. 
  • Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit ahead of the deadline (December 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST) to avoid last minute online submission problems.
  • After a successful application submission, applicants will receive an automated confirmation message from Submittable. Please be sure to also check your Spam box in case the message lands there instead of your Inbox.
  • Fellowship applicants can only apply to either the MPH or the DrPH program at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, not both in a given application cycle. Applicants that apply to both programs will not be considered. 
  • All fellowship applicants must first be admitted to either the MPH or the DrPH program at the Bloomberg School of Public Health in order to be considered for the Bloomberg Fellows Program; these are separate processes.  
  • Applicants who are admitted to the MPH program and offered the fellowship must complete all necessary prerequisite courses prior to starting the program in June 2025. Please note, prerequisite courses are not covered by the fellowship. 
  • Applicants should select either part-time or full-time enrollment for the MPH program, not both.
  • Applicants who are admitted to the DrPH program and offered the fellowship must begin the program in August 2025.
  • Applicants who are admitted to the MPH program and offered the fellowship must begin the program in June 2025.
  • The Bloomberg Fellows application deadline is 11:59 PM EST on December 1, 2024. The application submission will automatically close at 12:00 AM EST on Dec. 2, 2024. 

Additional Information:
 

The Bloomberg Fellows Program and scholarship is structured as a grant that converts to a loan, with the interest rate consistent with the Federal Direct Unsubsidized loan program, if the terms are not met. Bloomberg Fellows will sign an Agreement that sets out the repayment terms and conditions that become effective if the grant converts to a loan. Applicants will be asked to sign this Agreement after both admission to the MPH or DrPH program and selection for the Bloomberg Fellows Program.
 

The Bloomberg School of Public Health has a long-standing commitment to recruiting, promoting and supporting a diverse student body. The Bloomberg School works diligently to promote a supportive environment that embraces the diverse cultures of our community. The Bloomberg School is also seeking diversity among collaborating organizations, including organizations that employ few individuals with formal public health training.
 

Contact Us
 

For more information or questions about the fellowship application, please email Faria Zaman, Fellowship Officer at fzaman2@jhu.edu.
For technical questions or challenges, see the Submittable Resource Center or contact Submittable Customer Support.