Application is due by April 14, 2026 at 2400.

We welcome your application for the 2026 RADM Michael Fellowship. This award provides funding for a current dues-paying COA member(s) at the rank of O-4 and below in the USPHS Commissioned Corps. At present, funding is limited to post-baccalaureate certificate programs offered by the University of Maryland School of Public Health. All courses are held virtually and “on campus” attendance is not required. Awards are expected to be announced in late June 2026.

The fellowship program covers tuition and fees associated with obtaining a Certificate in Global Health from the University of Maryland (UMD) School of Public Health. NOTE: This program is 12 credits in length.

To apply for the RADM Michael Fellowship, applicants must show that they have been accepted into or have applied for a Certificate Program at the UMD School of Public Health. The selected recipient(s) will be expected to begin their program during the Fall term (August 2026) and selectees must complete the certificate program in 12 months.

Please email all inquiries to Annette Beadle, Grants Manager, at abeadle@coausphs.org. Include in subject line '2026 RADM Michael Fellowship.'

For additional information about the certificate programs, visit:

Certificate in Global Health:
https://sph.umd.edu/academics/certificates/certificate-global-health-post-baccalaureate


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* 1. Applicant Contact Information

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* 2. What is your COA membership number?

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* 3. What is your rank in the USPHS Commissioned Corps?

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* 4. What is your professional category in the USPHS Commissioned Corps?

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* 5. Provide a statement (750 words maximum) explaining why you should receive funding and how you would use the continuing education to advance public health. 

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* 6. Upload a current resume or CV. (pdf, doc, docx files accepted)

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* 7. Upload your transcript (unofficial copies accepted) from the institution which awarded your first undergraduate degree. (pdf, doc, docx files accepted)

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* 8. Upload a second transcript (unofficial copies accepted) from any other institution which awarded a previous degree. (pdf, doc, docx files accepted) (optional)

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* 9. Upload your acceptance letter or correspondence/application to become a non-degree seeking student at the University of Maryland. If accepted for the fellowship, a confirmation of acceptance at UMD will be required.

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* 10. Are you able to begin the certificate program in August 2026 and complete the program within 12 months?

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