CPEP Clinical Fellowship
The CPEP Clinical Fellowship offers two years of advanced training in clinical microbiology or immunology, combining research, clinical practice, and leadership to prepare future laboratory directors.
Funder: American Society for Microbiology
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (application opens) | August 31, 2026 (application deadline) | Program-specific immunology deadlines: June 1, 2026 – Sept. 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typically includes full stipend, health insurance, and benefits for 2 years; fellows are not required to bring their own funding for most programs.
Summary: Two-year postgraduate fellowships training future laboratory directors in clinical microbiology or immunology, emphasizing research, clinical experience, and leadership.
Key Information: Eligibility is restricted to doctoral-level candidates (PhD, MD, etc.) in relevant fields; DCLS and PharmD are not eligible.
Description
The CPEP Clinical Fellowship, administered by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), is a nationally recognized two-year postgraduate training program designed to develop the next generation of directors for medical and public health laboratory microbiology and medical laboratory immunology laboratories. The fellowship delivers in-depth, hands-on training that combines clinical laboratory experience, research, laboratory management, epidemiology, public health, and laboratory safety. Fellows gain expertise in diagnostic bacteriology, virology, mycology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, and related areas, while also developing leadership and management skills essential for laboratory directorship roles.
Upon successful completion, fellows are eligible for board certification by the American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM) or, for immunology, the Diplomate in Medical Laboratory Immunology (DMLI) exam, which are widely recognized credentials for laboratory directors in clinical and public health settings.
