Wisconsin Population Health Service Fellowship 2027-2029
Applications are open for the Wisconsin Population Health Service Fellowship 2027-2029. This two-year programme trains early-career public health professionals. Fellows work in community, nonprofit, governmental, and health-service organisations across Wisconsin. They tackle some of the state’s most pressing public health challenges.
Program Snapshot
- Host Organization: Wisconsin Population Health Service Fellowship Program, University of Wisconsin
- Funding: $58,000 salary, benefits, and $1,800 per year for professional development
- Duration: Two years, July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2029
- Location: Placement sites across Wisconsin
- Eligibility: Master’s or doctoral degree in public health or an allied field
- Application Deadline: January 10, 2027
Focus Areas
- Systems thinking and collaborative leadership
- Strengthening public health practice
- Health equity and policy
- Community and governmental public health work
About the Fellowship
The fellowship combines service with a leadership-focused training curriculum. It prepares the next generation of public health leaders. Fellows gain broad exposure to different areas of practice. Placements span more than 50 agencies, including local, tribal, and state health departments. Fellows may also be dual-placed at two sites.
What Fellows Receive
Fellows earn a $58,000 salary for the two-year term. They receive 176 hours of vacation and 96 hours of sick leave each year. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance. Fellows also qualify for paid parental leave. A professional development fund of $1,800 per year supports their growth.
Who Can Apply
Applicants need a master’s or doctoral degree in public health or an allied discipline. They must hold the degree before July 1, 2027. Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the United States. The fellowship does not sponsor visas.
Required Materials
Applicants submit a CV, graduate transcripts, and two essays. The first essay is a 750-word statement of interest. The second is a 250-word essay on health equity. Two letter writers submit recommendations directly by January 10, 2027.
How to Apply
Complete the Qualtrics application before January 10, 2027.
Click Here to Apply
Conclusion
This fellowship offers paid, hands-on public health leadership experience in Wisconsin. Placements depend on a matching process that weighs fellow and site needs. Interviews take place in February, with offers around early March. Confirm all details through the programme’s official page.
