Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Fellowship, Ferguson RISE
Category : Student Opportunities
The Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Fellowship RISE (Ferguson RISE)
The Ferguson RISE Fellowship Program is a CDC-funded initiative designed to:
- Support public health research and professional development in infectious diseases with a focus on infectious disease detection and wastewater surveillance.
- Increase knowledge and interest in public health research careers, particularly among graduate students.
Last year, 16 RSPH students (MPH and Doctoral) across departments applied and were awarded this fellowship.
Benefits:
- Personalized career mentoring
- Stipend: Summer Masters $8,600 Summar Doctoral $10,000, 12-month Masters and Doctoral $48,000
- Funds to present at conferences and publish
- Can count for APE or Practicum
- Summer Housing Expenses available for 12-month program if relocating
Partnering Institutions
Ferguson RISE Fellowship collaborates with leading institutions: CDC, Rollins, Howard University, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins, Morehouse School of Medicine, CUNY School of Public Health.
Learn More: Details Fellowship Information available here: Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement (RISE) Fellowship Program | Kennedy Krieger Institute
Key Details
- Application Portal is Open 2026 Program Applications | Kennedy Krieger Institute
- Application Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST)
- Fellowship Positions: Summer program and 12-Month options available.
- Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
