Criteria for Selection  As part of the application materials,
applicants must contact proposed preceptors, develop and submit
a specific research proposal. Fellows will be selected from the
pool of applicants on the basis of the scientific merit of the
proposed research and its consistency with CDC's public health
mission, goals, and priorities. Additionally, applicants will be
evaluated on prior work and educational experience and its
relevance to the proposed research. Other considerations include
applicant's prior statement of career goals and letters of
reference. Preference will be given to someone seeking his or
her first postdoctoral position.