Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Fellows Program 2026–2027 (Fully Funded MPH and DrPH Fellowship)

Applications are now open for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Fellows Program 2026–2027, a prestigious fully funded fellowship that enables professionals working to address critical public health challenges in the United States to earn either a Master of Public Health (MPH) or a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The programme is part of the Bloomberg American Health Initiative and is designed to strengthen the nation's public health workforce by investing in leaders already making an impact within their organizations.

Unlike traditional scholarship programmes, the Bloomberg Fellows Program allows participants to remain connected to their employers throughout their studies. Fellows continue addressing pressing public health issues while gaining advanced academic training, ensuring that newly acquired knowledge and skills are immediately applied to real-world challenges. Upon graduation, fellows are required to continue working with their collaborating organizations for at least one year, reinforcing the programme's mission of improving health outcomes across the United States.

The programme seeks professionals committed to solving complex public health problems through leadership, innovation, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Fellows become part of an expanding network of scholars, educators, practitioners, and policymakers dedicated to advancing public health nationwide.

About the Fellowship

The Bloomberg Fellows Program was established to develop highly skilled public health leaders who can address some of the most urgent health issues facing communities across the United States. Rather than recruiting recent graduates, the programme focuses on experienced professionals who are already employed by organizations working in areas aligned with the Bloomberg American Health Initiative.

Participants pursue either the Master of Public Health or Doctor of Public Health degree while remaining embedded within their organizations. This model enables fellows to integrate classroom learning with workplace practice, strengthening both their own professional development and the capacity of their organizations.

Fellowship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• A full scholarship covering tuition for either the Master of Public Health (MPH) or Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) programme.
• World-class graduate education at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
• Opportunities to remain employed while pursuing graduate studies.
• Access to distinguished faculty, researchers, and public health experts.
• Professional mentorship and leadership development.
• Membership in the Bloomberg Fellows network.
• Opportunities to collaborate with professionals working across multiple public health disciplines.
• Practical experience applying newly acquired skills directly within collaborating organizations.
• Enhanced career prospects in public health leadership.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be currently employed by an organization addressing one of the programme's designated public health focus areas.
• Work for an organization whose activities are based in the United States.
• Perform their own professional duties within the United States.
• Meet the admission requirements for either the MPH or DrPH programme at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
• Demonstrate leadership potential and commitment to improving public health.
• Secure support from their collaborating organization as part of the fellowship application process.

Required Application Materials

Applicants are required to complete a two-part application process, including:

• Application to either the MPH or DrPH programme through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS).
• Academic transcripts.
• Letters of recommendation.
• Standard admission materials required by the selected degree programme.
• Bloomberg Fellows Applicant Form.
• Collaborating Organization Form completed by the applicant's employer.
• Any additional documents requested by Johns Hopkins University.

Both the academic application and fellowship application must be submitted before the deadline.

Selection Criteria

Applications are evaluated based on:

• Academic readiness for graduate study.
• Professional accomplishments.
• Leadership potential.
• Demonstrated commitment to public health.
• Alignment between the applicant's work and one of the programme's focus areas.
• Strength of support from the collaborating organization.
• Potential to apply graduate training to improve public health practice.

How to Apply

To apply for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Fellows Program 2026–2027:

1. Confirm that both you and your employer meet the programme's eligibility requirements.
2. Apply for admission to either the MPH or DrPH programme through the SOPHAS application system.
3. Prepare all required admission materials, including transcripts and recommendation letters.
4. Complete the Bloomberg Fellows Applicant Form.
5. Ask your collaborating organization to complete and submit the required Collaborating Organization Form.
6. Ensure that both the academic application and fellowship application are submitted before the deadline.
7. Monitor your application status and respond promptly to any additional requests from Johns Hopkins University.