Apply Now: Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery (PHEPRR) Fellowship Program Application (Cohort 2)
Announcing the Second Cohort of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery (PHEPRR) Fellowship.
I am pleased to share that applications are now open for the second cohort of the PHEPRR Fellowship, a four-month hybrid training program designed to strengthen surge capacity and build a skilled public health emergency workforce across West Africa.
In-Person Session: March 1–7, 2026
Location: Banjul, The Gambia
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
Developed jointly by Georgetown University (GU), iCAP, the CDC Emergency Response Capacity Team (ERCT), and the CDC West Africa Regional Program, this fellowship equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies.
We are seeking mid-career, multi-sectoral public health professionals who hold decision-making responsibilities but have not previously been trained or engaged in emergency preparedness or response. Selected fellows must commit to the in-person sessions in March and again during the tentative July 2026 closing activities.
Join the Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery (PHEPRR) Fellowship to develop your skills to tackle public health emergencies! This program is designed for public health professionals who do not work in emergency roles full-time but whose programs are frequently needed during crises. Improve your program’s ability to respond effectively while keeping essential operations running
Through a mix of in-person and virtual sessions, hands-on practice, and mentorship, you’ll gain vital knowledge in emergency planning. coordination, and surge operations. Be part of this transformative experience that boasts bothyour skills and your program’s capacity to meet the demands of public health emergenciest
What is it?
The PHEPRR Fellowship is a 4-month training program created by Georgetown University, ICAP at Columbia University, and the US CDC. It aims to enhance your skills in preparing public health programs for emergencies, ensuring the programs can manage increased demands while maintaining essential services during crises.
As a major deliverable, participants will implement a capstone project aimed at improving their public health program’s capacity to prepare for, respond to, and build workforce capabilities in the face of emergencies.
Curriculum Topics
- Emergency Coordination
- Incident Management Systems
- Surge Operations
- Continuity Planning
- Surge Workforce
- Emergency Decision Making And More!
What does the program include?
- 2 in-person training weeks in The Gambia (March and July 2026)
- Online sessions twice a month
- Self-paced learning materials Mentorship throughout the program
- Potential funding for a cap-stone project
- Travel, accommodation, and meals are covered (no stipends)
Who can Apply?
We are looking for mid-career public health professionals (national, district and local level) from various sectors, who are interested in improving their skillset and program’s capacity in public health emergencies. Sectors may include:
- Ministries of Health, Agriculture, Environment, etc.
- National Public Health Institutes
- Disease-specific programs (e.g., HIV, Polio, Influenza, etc.)
- Clinical settings (e.g., hospitals, clinic, pharmacy, etc.)
Note: This fellowship is aimed at individuals working in health programs that are not full-time emergency response programs.
Eligibility
- Must be a citizen and resident of a West African coun-
- try with a valid/active passport Must speak and write in English
- Must have at least 5 years of experience in public health
- Must have been in your current job for at least 12 months
- Must be committed to the program (6 hours/week with two-week in-person travel) and have support from your supervisor
- Must have basic computer skills and access to a laptop and the internet
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Submit the following by December 31, 2025:
- A completed application
- A résumé (no more than 3 pages)
- A 3-minute video about your goals and why you are a good fit
- Approval forms from your supervisor and other relevant authorities
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