Wisconsin Population Health Service Fellowship Program 2027-2029 ($58,000 salary)

Overview

The Wisconsin Population Health Service Fellowship Program 2027-2029 is a two-year service and training initiative aimed at early-career public health professionals. Participants are assigned to nonprofit, governmental, community, and health-service organizations throughout Wisconsin to tackle critical public health issues in the state. The program features a structured curriculum centered on collaborative leadership, systems thinking, and the enhancement of public health practices to develop the next generation of leaders.

Who can apply

Candidates must hold a doctoral or master's degree in public health or a related field before the appointment begins on July 1, 2027. Individuals must also hold legal authorization to work in the United States, as visa sponsorships, whether new or for transfers, are not provided by the fellowship.

What you get

Participants receive a salary of $58,000. Throughout the two-year term, fellows gain diverse exposure to different areas of practice, experiences, and knowledge to advance their professional development and skills.

Requirements

Applicants must submit a maximum three-page resume or CV, along with graduate transcripts, for which unofficial copies are accepted. The application requires two essays, including a statement of interest up to 750 words detailing qualifications, career goals, accomplishments for the two-year term, and interest in public health work in Wisconsin. The second essay must not exceed 250 words and asks candidates to discuss a broader issue or policy impacting health equity and the role they aim to play as a leader in addressing it. Additionally, applicants answer questions regarding their placement site preferences, including geographic considerations and settings, and supply the names and email addresses of two recommenders who will submit their letters directly via a Qualtrics form.

Key dates

The application deadline is January 10, 2027, and the appointment start date for the cohort is July 1, 2027.