A complete application consists of:

• An application
• Transcripts – Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts
• A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
• Two educational or professional references

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

If you have questions, send an email to CDCrpp@orau.org. Please include the reference .code for this opportunity in your email.

A fellowship opportunity is available at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in Atlanta Georgia.

CDC’s technology transfer program provides leadership and expertise to facilitate external partnerships for achieving timely exchange of knowledge and technologies for development and advancement of products and methodologies that improve public health. The candidate will have the opportunity to learn to:

1. Facilitate exchange of proprietary materials and information needed to advance techniques and tools to improve health.
2. Establish collaborations to advance research and to advance development of new research resources and new products to benefit public health.
3. Secure rights to CDC inventions by acquiring intellectual property protection.
4. Promote development and commercialization of CDC’s commercially viable intellectual capital by licensing intellectual property rights and research materials to private sector partners.
5. Foster partnerships between CDC and external entities.

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. The initial appointment is for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not become employees of CDC or the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.

The candidate should have a degree in allied health sciences, biological sciences or engineering. 

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree.
• Discipline(s):
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  • Communications and Graphics Design (1 )
  • Engineering (1 )
  • Environmental and Marine Sciences (1 )
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (45 )
  • Science & Engineering-related (1 )