ECDC Fellowship Programme 2027 (EPIET/EUPHEM) is a two-year training programme for public health professionals who want to develop advanced skills in intervention epidemiology or public health microbiology.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control manages the programme, which has two main paths: EPIET, focused on field epidemiology, and EUPHEM, focused on public health microbiology and applications. Well, applications for the 2027 EU-track cohort are currently open.
ECDC Fellowship Programme 2027 (EPIET/EUPHEM) Overview
The ECDC Fellowship Programme strengthens public health capacity across Europe by training professionals in disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, laboratory work, and other areas related to infectious disease prevention and control. Meanwhile, the EPIET path focuses on intervention epidemiology, while EUPHEM focuses on public health microbiology.
Fellows spend two years at training sites and work on practical projects while completing the programme’s training activities, and the 2027 cohort begins on September 13, 2027.
ECDC Fellowship Programme 2027 Benefits
Here are the benefits of the programme that applicants can access;
- Two years of specialised public health training.
- Practical experience in field epidemiology or public health microbiology.
- Training in disease surveillance and outbreak response.
- Experience working on public health projects.
- Opportunities to develop professional networks across Europe.
- Exposure to different public health systems and training environments.
- Development of skills that can support a career in infectious disease prevention and control.
ECDC Fellowship Programme Eligibility
Well, for the current EU-track, applicants must:
- Be a national of an EU/EEA Member State.
- Have full civic rights.
- Meet the language requirements set out in the call.
- Meet the academic and professional requirements for the selected path.
For EPIET, applicants generally need a relevant master’s-level qualification or equivalent and relevant professional experience, and for EUPHEM, applicants need appropriate academic training in microbiology or a related field and the required professional experience.
However, the exact requirements should be checked in the official 2027 call before applying.
How to Apply for the ECDC Fellowship Programme 2027 (EPIET/EUPHEM)
Here are the steps to apply;
- Read the official ECDC Fellowship Programme 2027 call carefully.
- Decide whether the EPIET or EUPHEM path matches your background.
- Check that you meet the nationality, education, language, and professional requirements.
- Prepare the required application documents.
- Complete the official ECDC online application.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
- If shortlisted, participate in the relevant interview stages.
- Successful candidates then go through the training-site placement process.
ECDC Fellowship Programme 2027 Deadline
The application deadline for the ECDC Fellowship Programme 2027 EU-track is October 26, 2026, at 24:00 CET. The fellowship starts on September 13, 2027.
ECDC Fellowship Programme 2027 (EPIET/EUPHEM) – Official Page
FAQs
What are EPIET and EUPHEM?
EPIET stands for European Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training, while EUPHEM focuses on European public health microbiology training.
How long is the fellowship?
The fellowship lasts two years.
Can applicants from any country apply to the current EU-track?
No, the current EU-track requires applicants to be nationals of an EU/EEA Member State.
When does the 2027 cohort begin?
The 2027 cohort begins on September 13, 2027.
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