Public Health Policy RFA

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ASPHPublic Health Policy Fellowship Program


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Table of Contents

1. Eligibility 2 2. Period of Performance 2 3. Location 3 4. Fellowship Opportunities Available 3 5. Funds Available 3 6. Expected Benefits 3 7. Required and/or Desired Skills and Knowledge 3 8. Application Procedure 4 9. Evaluation Criteria 4 10. Review Committee 4 11. Final Selection 5 12. Contact Information 5 13. Application Instructions 5



1900 M Street, NW, Suite 7910 | Washington, D.C. 20036 | Tel: 202.296.1099 | Fax: 202.296.1252

2012 Fellowship OpportunitiesASPH Public Health Policy Fellowship Program

Request for Applications

The Association of Schools of Public Health (www.ASPH.org), which represents the Councilon Education for Public Health (CEPH)-accredited schools of public health, promotes theefforts of schools of public health to improve the health of every person through education,research and policy. Based upon the belief that "you are only as healthy as the world you livein," ASPH works with the government and other professional organizations to develop

solutions to the most pressing health concerns and provides access to the ongoing initiativesof the schools of public health.

The ASPH Public Health Policy Fellowship Program provides a comprehensive one-yeartraineeship in public health policy. ASPH Fellows experience and participate in the policyprocess of Congress or the Executive Branch in Washington, DC. The Program includes anin-depth orientation to the legislative process and other professional development opportunitiesthroughout the year.

1. Eligibility

Students receiving their MPH or Doctorate degree prior to the beginning of the fellowship (no laterthan August 2012) and early career professionals with MPH or Doctorate degrees (within five yearsof graduation) may apply for the fellowship program. Applicants must be students/graduates of anASPH-member graduate school of public health accredited by the Council on Education forPublic Health. (A full list of accredited ASPH-member schools can be accessed via the ASPHwebsite at www.asph.org).

Applicants must also be U.S. citizens or hold a visa permitting permanent residence in the U.S.(i.e., have a U.S. “green card”) to be eligible for the fellowship program.

Certification in Public Health (CPH) preferred. (http://www.publichealthexam.org/ )

2. Period of Performance

Fellowship positions are full-time opportunities for the duration of 12 months (approx.September 1, 2012 - August 31, 2013.)

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3. Location

The ASPH Public Health Policy Fellow(s) will be placed in a congressional or committee office, oran executive branch agency, to be determined, in Washington, DC. Selected fellows are requiredto relocate to the fellowship location. A relocation allowance of $1,000 will be offered toselected applicants who currently live outside the Washington metropolitan area.

4. Fellowship Opportunities Available

ASPH will place up to two (2) Public Health Policy Fellows in 2012, based on the availability offunding.

5. Funds Available

The stipend level for the one year fellowship position is $45,000 - $50,000, based on level of

education. In addition to the fellowship stipend, the fellow(s) will have access to a $5,000“fellowship allowance” intended to cover health/dental/vision insurance premiums during the oneyear fellowship period, as well as pre-approved fellowship-related travel .

The fellowship stipend is intended to cover all living expenses including housing and projectrelated travel. Fellow(s) will also receive a $1,000 “moving allowance” for the move to andfrom the fellowship site. Fellows are required to secure their own housing and health insurancewhile in the fellowship program.

6. Expected Benefits

This Fellowship will provide a unique opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to playa role in helping to shape United States health policy. Specific anticipated benefits include:

Development of a thorough understanding of the public health policy and the legislativeprocess;

Access and networking with experienced policymakers, public health professionals, andexperts in the field of public health; and,

Obtain hands-on real world health policy experience in the fast-paced environment ofCapital Hill or the executive branch.

7. Required and/or Desired Skills and Knowledge

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to work independently on a variety of projects. Demonstrated interest in the field of public health policy. Interpersonal and communication skills.



Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Individual plans on incorporating the fellowship experience into specific career goals. Experience working on various Health Policy Issues at the State, local and/or National

level.

8. Application ProcedureApplications are to be completed online through the ASPH Fellowship Online ApplicationSystem at http://fellowships.asph.org/apply/index.cfm . All supporting, hardcopy materialsmust be sent via traceable delivery service to the ASPH office in Washington, DC. Thematerials needed to complete an application are detailed on the application form. Incompleteapplications will not be accepted. Please see Section 13 for detailed application instructions.

Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on:

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

9. Evaluation Criteria

The following criteria will be used to assess the applicant’s ability to participate in thefellowship program.

Evaluation Criteria Maximum Points

Quality of Essay 40

Strength of Credentials 25

Previous Experience 25

Recommendations 10

10. Review Committee

In February and March, 2012, a review committee will complete the objective review of theapplications based on the criteria described above. Applicants may be contacted by thecommittee for additional information and/or clarification of information relevant to theapplication. Upon completion of the objective review, final candidates will be required to cometo Washington, DC for a face-to-face interview with the final selection review committee.(Travel expenses for the interviews will be reimbursed to the applicant by ASPH.)

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11. Final Selection

The final selection review committee will interview the finalists in late-April, 2012. In order to beconsidered for final placement, all finalists must attend this interview. Upon accepting the invitationto attend the final selection interview, finalists must be prepared to accept a fellowship offer, ifgiven. The selected applicant will be notified by telephone on or before May 4, 2012.

12. Contact Information

Supporting application materials (signature page, official graduate transcripts and two letters ofrecommendation) should be collected by the applicant and sent in ONE package via traceabledelivery service to (please note our new address):

ASPH Office of Graduate Training ProgramsATTN: ASPH Public Health Policy Fellowship Program 1900 M Street, NWSuite 710

Washington, DC 20036Phone: 202-296-1099

All hardcopy application materials must be submitted to the above address. Please do notstaple any documents in your application packet. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

13. Application Instructions

The ASPH Fellowships Online Application System is the centralized application service forapplicants from an ASPH member-accredited school of public health. ASPH offers this Web-

based application to make the application process easy and convenient. You may begin yoursearch and application immediately by clicking the link below:


The system is a secure website. To begin an online application, please register by clicking the"Register Now" button on the right side of the application page. Registration is free and easy. Apassword will need to be created to protect and save the account for future access. Allinformation is transmitted through a secured server and is kept confidential until the application

is submitted. An application is only reviewed by staff after it has been submitted. Uponsubmitting the online application, all hardcopy forms will need to be mailed to the ASPH office.No application will be processed until both online and hardcopy forms are received by ASPH.

Please read carefully the instructions that appear throughout the online application system.Applicants may edit applications following submission by clicking on “withdraw ” at any timeprior to the application deadline. If this is done, applicants must then resubmit the applicationsin order to be received and reviewed by ASPH. The application profile may be edited asnecessary at any time prior to the application due-date.






A. Online Application Documents

The following documents will be needed to complete the online application:

Resume/CV (only PDF format will be accepted)

Name, email and phone number of two references

An essay (1500 word max; only PDF format will be accepted)

Explaining your interests, strengths and qualifications for the position and how it will

benefit your long-term career plans in the field of public health.

Applications must be submitted electronically, through the Online Application System,no later than 11:59 PM on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 .

B. Hardcopy Application Documents

In addition to the electronic submission of the application, the following documents must becollected by the applicant and submitted in ONE packet as a hard-copy:

Signature Page

Available upon submitting the online application. You will need to print and sign. Please

do not fold or staple pages.

Official Graduate Transcripts (School of Public Health only)

This will need to be in a sealed envelope issued by your school.

Two Generic Letters of Recommendation (from the references provided inthe online application)

Must be on a letter head with contact information and original signature. Does not need to

be in a sealed envelope. Please request for your recommenders to not fold or staple

recommendation letters.

A copy of your Green card, if you are not a US Citizen.

Please do not staple any hard-copy documents in the application packet.

All hard-copy documents must be received by ASPH no later than 5:00 PM on Thursday,February 23, 2012.

An application will not be considered complete, and therefore will not be reviewed, if all hardcopy documents have not been received by ASPH by this deadline. Documents received afterthis deadline will render your application as ineligible for consideration for the program.

All hard-copy documents must be sent to ASPH in ONE PACKAGE. References andschools may NOT mail their letters and transcript(s) directly to ASPH. The applicant must



collect all documents and mail everything to ASPH in one complete package. Incompletepackages will not be accepted.

Please mail hard-copy documents via traceable delivery service to:

ASPH Office of Graduate Training ProgramsATTN: ASPH Public Health Policy Fellowship Program 1900 M Street, NW

Suite # 710Washington, DC 20036Phone: 202-296-1099