Website Texas Health and human Services
The Texas Public Health Fellowship is a one-year paid, training program for individuals early in their public health careers or interested in starting a career in public health. Fellows will receive hands-on experience in public health, professional development, and career guidance. Fellows could come from a wide variety of backgrounds, levels of education, and have varied interests.
Applicants selected to be Fellows will be matched with Host Sites located throughout Texas based on geography, areas of interest, skills, and experience. Host sites will include local health departments, DSHS programs, and DSHS Regional Offices
A one-year training program for early-career public health professionals
The fellowship year starts June 1, 2026, and ends May 31, 2027.
Full-time, 40-hour per week, paid position
Fellows are placed at Fellowship Host Sites – state and local health departments located across Texas.
Available fellowship descriptions will be posted when the application opens Spring 2026.
Salary based on cost of living of Host Site location, and each fellowship’s preferred level of education (Salaries: $46,000, $56,000, $66,150).
An opportunity to shape your career in public health.
To apply for this job please visit www.dshs.texas.gov.