Bloomberg Fellows Program 2027 at Johns Hopkins University: Fully Funded MPH and DrPH Fellowship

The Bloomberg Fellows Program 2027 at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is a fully funded fellowship opportunity for professionals working to address major public health challenges in the United States.

The program provides full-tuition scholarships for the Master of Public Health (MPH) or Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree at Johns Hopkins. Fellows continue to engage with their collaborating organizations while receiving advanced public health training and are expected to work with their organizations for at least one year after graduation.

Applications for the 2027 cohort are currently open, with the final deadline set for December 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.

Quick Facts

• Fellowship: Bloomberg Fellows Program 2027
• Host: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
• Degree: Master of Public Health (MPH) or Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
• Funding: Full tuition and fees
• MPH: Full-time or part-time options
• DrPH: Doctoral public health program
• Focus Areas: 5 major U.S. public health challenges
• Eligibility: Professionals working full-time with eligible U.S.-based organizations
• Application Opens: September 1, 2026
• Application Deadline: December 1, 2026
• MPH Start: June 2027
• DrPH Start: August 2027
• Application: Online

What Does the Bloomberg Fellows Program Offer?

The Bloomberg Fellows Program provides full-tuition scholarships for selected professionals to study at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

For MPH Fellows, the program covers tuition and fees for the degree and also provides a stipend to help offset costs such as travel, books and participation in required in-person courses in Baltimore.

DrPH Fellows receive a full scholarship covering tuition and fees for up to 70 credits.

Beyond financial support, Fellows become part of a growing network of public health professionals, researchers, educators and organizations working to improve health outcomes across the United States.

Five Focus Areas

The Bloomberg Fellows Program focuses on five major public health challenges identified by the Bloomberg American Health Initiative:

1. Addiction and Overdose

The program supports professionals working to prevent addiction and overdose and address related public health challenges.

2. Adolescent Health

This area focuses on improving health outcomes for adolescents and addressing issues affecting young people’s health and well-being.

3. Environmental Challenges

Applicants working on environmental issues that affect public health can apply through this focus area.

4. Food Systems for Health

This area includes work related to food systems, nutrition, obesity, food production and food policy.

5. Violence

The program supports professionals working to prevent violence and improve community safety and health.

The Bloomberg American Health Initiative describes these as five critical challenges affecting health and life expectancy in the United States.

Who Can Apply?

The Bloomberg Fellows Program has a specific eligibility structure.

Applicants must:

• Be currently based in the United States.
• Be employed full-time by an eligible collaborating organization.
• Work on one of the program’s five focus areas.
• Have their work and the organization’s relevant activities based in the United States.
• Apply separately to the Johns Hopkins MPH or DrPH program.
• Apply to the Bloomberg Fellows Program itself.
• Be prepared to continue engaging with their collaborating organization during the fellowship.

Importantly, applicants do not have to be U.S. citizens. International professionals can be eligible if they meet the program’s requirements, including being based in the United States and working with an eligible organization.

Volunteers are not eligible because applicants must be full-time employees of their collaborating organization.

What Is a Collaborating Organization?

A collaborating organization is the applicant’s current employer.

Eligible organizations can be public or private and do not necessarily have to be traditional public health organizations. They must, however, work on one of the five Bloomberg American Health Initiative focus areas.

Examples may include:

• Government agencies
• Nonprofit organizations
• Community organizations
• Health organizations
• Educational institutions
• Policy organizations
• Advocacy organizations
• Organizations working on food systems
• Organizations addressing community violence
• Organizations working on environmental challenges

The organization’s work in the selected focus area must be based in the United States, and the applicant’s work with that organization must also be U.S.-based.

Master of Public Health (MPH) Fellowship

Bloomberg Fellows can pursue the Master of Public Health (MPH) at Johns Hopkins.

Both full-time and part-time MPH options are available.

The full-time MPH program in Baltimore generally takes 11 months, from late June through late May. The part-time program combines online and in-person learning and generally takes two to three years, allowing Fellows to continue working full-time with their collaborating organization.

Fellows receive full tuition and fee support and a stipend to help cover fellowship-related expenses.

Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Fellowship

The program also supports professionals pursuing the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree.

DrPH Fellows receive a full scholarship covering tuition and fees for up to 70 credits. Fellows begin the DrPH program in August.

The program is designed for experienced professionals who want to develop advanced analytical, leadership and public health skills and apply them to major health challenges.

Applicants do not need to have their exact dissertation topic finalized before applying, but they should demonstrate a clear interest in one of the Bloomberg American Health Initiative focus areas.

Service Commitment After Graduation

The Bloomberg Fellows Program is designed to connect academic training directly with public health practice.

After graduation, Fellows are required to work for at least one year with their collaborating organization in the selected focus area. This work must begin within 12 months following graduation.

This service requirement allows Fellows to apply their newly acquired public health knowledge and skills directly within their organizations and communities.

Recent Bloomberg Fellows Cohort

The Bloomberg American Health Initiative announced its 10th cohort of Bloomberg Fellows in July 2026, with 60 individuals receiving full scholarships.

The cohort includes 50 MPH Fellows and 10 DrPH Fellows, working across 57 organizations in 24 states and Washington, D.C.

This demonstrates the scale of the program and its focus on supporting professionals already working on important public health challenges.

Application Requirements

Applicants need to complete two separate applications.

Application 1: Johns Hopkins Degree Program

Applicants must apply to either the MPH or DrPH program through the Schools of Public Health Application Services (SOPHAS) system.

Application 2: Bloomberg Fellows Program

Applicants must separately complete the Bloomberg Fellows Program application through the fellowship’s designated online application platform.

Both applications are required for fellowship consideration.

Applicants should carefully review the specific admissions requirements for their chosen MPH or DrPH program before submitting their application.

Application Timeline for 2027

The important dates for the Bloomberg Fellows Program 2027 are:

Application Opens: September 1, 2026
Final Deadline: December 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST
MPH Program Start: June 2027
DrPH Program Start: August 2027

Late fellowship applications are not accepted, so applicants should complete both the fellowship application and the required SOPHAS application before the final deadline.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should follow these steps:

Step 1: Check Eligibility

Confirm that you are currently working full-time in the United States for an eligible organization addressing one of the five focus areas.

Step 2: Choose Your Degree

Decide whether you are applying for the Master of Public Health (MPH) or Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program.

Step 3: Apply Through SOPHAS

Submit the required application for the Johns Hopkins degree program through SOPHAS.

Step 4: Complete the Fellowship Application

Submit the separate Bloomberg Fellows Program application through the official fellowship application system.

Step 5: Submit Before the Deadline

Ensure both applications and all required materials are completed by December 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.

Why Apply for the Bloomberg Fellows Program?

The Bloomberg Fellows Program offers an exceptional opportunity for public health professionals who want to combine advanced academic training with real-world impact.

Major benefits include:

• Full tuition scholarship
• MPH or DrPH degree from Johns Hopkins
• Fellowship stipend for MPH Fellows
• Advanced public health training
• Access to Johns Hopkins faculty and resources
• Professional networking opportunities
• Enrichment programs and seminars
• Connection with a national public health network
• Opportunity to address major U.S. health challenges
• Continued engagement with a collaborating organization
• Leadership and career development opportunities

Johns Hopkins reports that the Bloomberg American Health Initiative awards more than 50 full-tuition MPH and DrPH scholarships each year.

Official Application

Interested applicants can learn more about the Bloomberg Fellows Program 2027 and access the application through the official Johns Hopkins Bloomberg American Health Initiative website.

Official Bloomberg Fellows Program

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bloomberg Fellows Program?
It is a fellowship program at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health that provides full-tuition scholarships for selected professionals to pursue an MPH or DrPH while continuing to work on major U.S. public health challenges.

Is the Bloomberg Fellowship fully funded?
The program provides full tuition and fee scholarships for the MPH and DrPH programs. MPH Fellows also receive a stipend to help offset fellowship-related expenses.

Who is eligible to apply?
The program is designed for individuals currently based in the United States and employed full-time by organizations working on one of the five focus areas.

Can international applicants apply?
Yes, U.S. citizenship is not required. However, applicants must meet the program’s requirement of being based in the United States and working with an eligible U.S.-based organization.

What degrees are covered?
The program supports the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degrees at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

What are the five focus areas?
They are addiction and overdose, adolescent health, environmental challenges, food systems for health, and violence.

Do I need to apply separately to Johns Hopkins and the fellowship?
Yes. Applicants must apply separately to the MPH or DrPH program through SOPHAS and to the Bloomberg Fellows Program.

What is the application deadline?
The deadline for the 2027 cohort is December 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.

Is there a service requirement after graduation?
Yes. Fellows are required to work for at least one year with their collaborating organization in the selected focus area after graduation.