Grants & Funding Opportunities
Fellowships
Public Health Summer Fellows Program (PHSF)
Deadline for Applications: February 29, 2008
The goal of the PHSF program is to encourage the pursuit of and preparation for graduate-level study for professional careers in public health. The intent of this program is to increase the number of minorities in public health professions. The collaborating institutions are: Morehouse School of Medicine, the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Over the last 10 years, support has come from the CDC through the AMHPS Cooperative Agreement. Since program inception, approximately 100 students have participated. The program commences with an orientation. Orientation is followed by a one day diversity workshop and a 35 hour graduate course in The Principles of Public Health. Participants are assigned to community based public health internships. These research projects are supervised by experienced public health professionals and scientists. Weekly seminars will cover current public health issues. Fellows have access to libraries and activities on the campus’ of the participating institutions. The use of public transportation may be necessary to reach certain project sites. Weekly leisure group activities are planned to foster bonding and team spirit. To apply online, click here or for more information, visit: www.minorityhealth.org/p-student-public.html
ASPH Public Health Policy Fellowship
The Deadline for Applications is Tuesday, March 4, 2008
The ASPH Public Health Policy Fellow will be placed in either a congressional or committee office on Capital Hill in Washington, DC, where s/he will observe and participate in the legislative process as it pertains to Public Health. The Fellow will be placed in a pre-determined office, and will receive a variety of educational and professional development opportunities, including participation in an intensive training session on understanding the Legislative process. Typically ASPH Public Health Policy Fellows will help develop legislative proposals, arrange hearings, brief legislators for committee sessions and floor debates, and staff House-Senate conferences. Fellowship positions are full-time opportunities whose duration is for a one year period (July 2008 - July 2009). The ASPH Public Health Policy Fellow will be placed in either a congressional or committee office to be determined on Capital Hill in Washington, DC on Capital Hill in Washington, DC. Selected fellows are required to relocate to the fellowship location. Students receiving their MPH or Doctorate degree prior to the beginning of the fellowship (no later than June 2008) and early career professionals with MPH or Doctorate degrees within five years of graduation may apply for the fellowship program. Applicants must be affiliated with an Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) member graduate school of public health accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (a list of accredited ASPH member schools can be accessed via the ASPH website at www.asph.org). The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or hold a visa permitting permanent residence in the U.S. to be eligible for the fellowship program. During application cycles, full details regarding applications, program information, and internship descriptions are available on this webpage at www.asph.org/fiapplications/positionList.cfm. For more info, click here.
Aetna/Disparities Solutions Center Health Care Disparities Fellowship
Deadline: March 14, 2008
The Disparities Solutions Center is now taking applications for our second Aetna/DSC Health care Disparities Fellowship. This one-year fellowship designed to train new leaders in the areas of cultural competence, community oriented research, and elimination of racial and ethnic disparities in health care. Applications for the Fellowship are due March 14, 2008. The Fellowship will begin in Boston on June 30, 2008 and is for health care professionals at the post-doctoral level (PhD), post-residency level (MD/MPH), or graduate level (RN/MPH, NP). The Aetna/DSC Health care Disparities Fellowship provides a stipend of $50,000 for the year of fellowship in addition to the standard employee benefit package administered through Massachusetts General Hospital. A limited travel budget will be provided. Clinicians will be allowed one half-day per week for clinical practice should they desire (completely optional), but this must be coordinated by the fellow as the DSC is not responsible for arranging practice experiences or for covering any associated costs of clinical practice (licensure, malpractice insurance, etc.). For more info, visit: www.massgeneral.org/disparitiessolutions/aetna.html
ASPH/CDC/PRC Minority Fellowship
Deadline for Applications: March 14, 2008
The Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH), through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Prevention Research Centers (PRC) program, announces the availability of funds to support four fellowship positions for minority doctoral students. The selected fellows will conduct research related to the efforts of, and within, CDC-funded Prevention Research Centers.
The overall intent of the program is to enhance the preparation of future public health professionals from ethnic and racial minorities by providing unique training opportunities in prevention research. The support offered through this program will expand minority representation in the public health prevention research workforce and provide fellows an opportunity to gain practical, first-hand experience in prevention research.
Selected applicants will have the opportunity to gain practical “hands on” experience through participation in projects under the direction of the PRC’s leading experts in public health and prevention research. While participating in this program, fellows will be exposed to state-of-the-art prevention research and provided with an opportunity to apply and translate knowledge to real world public health situations. Under-represented minority students currently enrolled in doctoral level, research-based (e.g. PhD, DrPH, EdD, ScD) programs at accredited universities or schools of public health with CDC-funded Prevention Research Centers are eligible to apply for this program. Applicants must be granted admission to candidacy (completed coursework and passed qualifying exams) prior to the second year of the fellowship program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold a visa permitting permanent residence in the U.S. to be eligible for the fellowship program. Proposed projects must be related to PRC activities and endorsed by PRC Directors. For more info, visit: www.asph.org/document.cfm?page=751&JobProg_ID=5#bottom
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Predoctoral Fellowships (F31) to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research
Application deadlines: April 13th, August 13th, and December 13th Annually
This fellowship will provide up to five years of support for research training leading to the Ph.D. or equivalent research degree, the combined M.D./Ph.D. degree; or another formally combined professional degree and research doctoral degree in biomedical, behavioral, health services, or clinical sciences. These fellowships will enhance the diversity of the biomedical, behavioral, health services, and clinical research labor force in the United States by providing opportunities for academic institutions to identify and recruit students from diverse population groups to seek graduate degrees in health-related research and apply for this fellowship. The overall goal of this program is to increase the number of scientists from diverse population groups who are prepared to pursue careers in biomedical, behavioral, social, clinical, or health services research.
The NIH recognizes a unique and compelling need to promote diversity in the biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences research workforce. The NIH expects that efforts to diversify the workforce to lead to:
For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-106.html
Internships
Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health: Summer Undergraduate Internship 2008
Deadline for application: March 4, 2008
CDC invites qualified applicants to apply for a ten week summer program for in Environmental Public Health at the National Center for Environmental Health /Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a 10 week paid summer internship for undergraduate students passionate about the environment, about health, and about the link between the two—this opportunity is for students majoring in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, or related fields. This is a full time summer opportunity for rising collegiate juniors and seniors to get real-world experience in Environmental Public Health activities at the federal level. Students will assist with projects and be paired with mentors to gain experience in the fascinating field of Environmental Public Health. Students that are majoring in Environmental Sciences/Studies or related fields are encouraged to visit our website at www.cdc.gov/nceh/cleh. Program dates: June 4 -August 8, 2008. For questions concerning this announcement, please contact Cory Moore at CMoore3@cdc.go.
Intern—White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood
The White Ribbon Alliance
for Safe Motherhood is an international coalition of individuals and organizations
formed to promote increased public awareness of the need to make pregnancy and
childbirth safe for all women and newborns - in developing and developed countries.
The Alliance seeks a full or part-time intern to work with the staff of the
Global Secretariat in Washington, D.C. The duties and responsibilities of the
intern may
vary and will be determined after meeting with the Global Secretariat's
staff and based on the intern's capabilities and interests. However, one
or more of the following tasks will be involved:
Special projects :
Opportunities will be available for the intern to attend various briefings and meetings on maternal health/safe motherhood issues in the Washington, D.C. area. Flexible hours - minimum of 20 hours per week. A small stipend is available; this is a valuable opportunity to gain experience and make contacts in the safe motherhood and reproductive health fields. Interested candidates can e-mail or post their resume and cover letter, including your dates of availability and time commitment to:
White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood
Attn: Betsy McCallon
1 Thomas Circle, NW, Suite 200
Washington , D.C. 20005 USA
Email: bmccallon@whiteribbonalliance.org
Web: www.whiteribbonalliance.org
Public Health Internship—The National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund
The National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, a consumer-led advocacy organization in Washington, DC, is seeking a qualified graduate student intern (public health, epidemiology, basic science or other related fields) to assist with several science-oriented projects, including literature searches, responses to public phone and website inquiries on breast cancer issues, conference workshop planning, coordination of a clinical trials partnership, and other analytic and writing tasks. The intern will report to the Director of Programs and will assist in researching and preparing fact sheets, analyses, presentations, and other science-based materials. S/he will be asked to analyze and summarize relevant published literature. The ideal candidate for this internship should have excellent research, analytic, and writing skills, familiarity with medical and epidemiologic research databases and literature on breast cancer, motivation and a commitment to consumer-led health programs. Experience in the field is preferred, but not required. Prior work experience is required, as is the ability to multi-task and be organized. We anticipate that this internship will require 15-20 hours of work per week. A Master's degree candidate is preferable. Hours can be flexible to accommodate class schedule. We anticipate that this internship will require 15-20 hours of work per week, at $12 per hour for those with a Master’s degree (highly preferred), or $10 per hour for those with a Bachelor’s degree. Applicants with experience in women's health, breast cancer, or other cancers are especially encouraged to apply. Interviews will begin as soon as possible. Fax cover letter, resume, and brief (1-2 page) writing sample to NBCCF Attn: Human Resources at (202) 973-4650, or e-mail to jobs@stopbreastcancer.org or mail to 1101 17th Street, NW, Suite 1300, Washington, DC 20036. No calls please.
Intern—Medical Service Corporation International
Interns will assist seasoned physicians and other senior level MSCI program managers, and conduct secondary research on topics related to HIV/TB, health policy, NGO capacity building, gender, maternal/child health and health service delivery. Applicants are requested to submit a resume and a narrative statement that includes experience relevant to the referenced subject areas, long-term goals and reasons for selecting international development and public health as a career path. Part-time/flexible hours, $15 per hour Potential opportunity for field work. Target Applicants: MPH/Ph.D. candidates.
Please submit to:
Richard Cornelius
Director, Technical Operations
Medical Service Corporation International
rcornelius@mscionline.com
Congressional Budget Office (CBO)—Summer Internship
Deadline: March 3, 2008
CBO provides the Congress with the objective, timely, and nonpartisan analyses needed for economic and budgetary decisions. Interns contribute to CBO’s work in program areas such as budget and tax policy, health care, national defense, the environment, education, retirement and other income assistance, regulation, and public investment. Summer internships typically last for 10 weeks and include compensation based on academic level and work experience.
Ideal candidates are pursuing
graduate academic programs in:
-Economics
-Public
policy/Administration
-Health
policy
-Financial
management
-Mathematics
-Statistics
-Physics
-Engineering
Because the internship are project based, current college junior and seniors
are also eligible to apply in the event that CBO offers projects based to their
skill and experience level. Information about the internship and the application
procedure is available on CBO’s Web site, www.cbo.gov/employment/intern.cfm.
The application period for the 2008 Summer Internship Program is December 17,
2007 through March 3, 2008. Students provide general information and submit
their cover letter, résumé, references, and unofficial transcripts or course
information online. Students who register at www.cbo.gov/vas_index.cfm
will get an e-mail notifying them when CBO begins accepting applications in
future years and when we post new jobs. Selections will be based on academic
achievement, the relevance of academic work to CBO’s responsibilities, and work
experience and should be completed by April 4, 2008.
For more information, contact:
Nancy A. Fahey, PHR
Congressional Budget Office
Ford House Office Building
www.cbo.gov
(202) 226-2628
jobs@cbo.gov
Intern—Center for Food Safety
The Center for Food Safety
(CFS) is a nonprofit public interest and environmental advocacy organization
working to address the impacts of our industrial food production system on human
health, animal welfare and the environment. CFS works to achieve its goals through
litigation, grassroots campaigns, public education, and media outreach. CFS
is seeking highly motivated interns to work in a fast-paced environment on cutting-edge
genetic engineering and other food safety issues. Interns perform research,
data entry, and help with membership correspondence and public outreach efforts.
They also provide general administrative support to the office. Additionally,
interns may attend hearings, agency meetings, and press conferences. This is
a great opportunity for those interested in helping to ensure the safety of
our food and the protection of our environment through grassroots advocacy.
Salary: College Credit or $10.00 an hour (40+ hours a week) Contact: Lorin Kleinman,
Office Manager To Apply: Email lkleinman@icta.org with "Internship Application"
in the subject line, or fax (202-547-9429). Please send resume and cover letter
explaining experience and/or interest in food safety, animal welfare, and environmental
issues. Also please include a one to two page writing sample.
Intern—National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors, Inc.
The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors, Inc. (NASADAD), a not-for-profit educational, scientific and informational organization, is now accepting applications for a paid internship position within the Department of Public Policy. Interns work directly with the Director of Public Policy and Public Policy Associate on legislative and regulatory matters related to substance abuse. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand experience working with Congress, Government agencies, and other stakeholders on issues pertaining to addiction.
Duties include, and but not limited to:
• Reviewing press stories and trade publications for relevant articles.
• Attending meetings with Government Agencies, on Capitol Hill, and elsewhere.
• Researching issues related to addiction, and drafting updates for the membership.
• Administrative tasks as assigned.
NASADAD is conveniently located in downtown Washington, D.C. - only a block away from both the Farragut West Metro (Orange and Blue Lines) and Farragut North Metro (Red Line). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Please mail, fax or email by a cover letter and resume to
Barbara Durkin, Public
Policy Associate
NASADAD, 1025 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 605
Washington, D.C. 20036
Fax: (202) 293-1250
Email: bdurkin@nasadad.org
Intern—The Campaign for Public Health
The Campaign for Public
Health, a non-profit health policy organization located on Capitol Hill is seeking
a competent intern to join our organization this winter. The mission of the
Campaign is to increase funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), our nation's premier health protection agency. Our organization works
to achieve this mission through a variety of exciting activities including direct
advocacy to members of Congress and the Administration, media campaigns promoting
the work of the CDC, congressional staff tours of the CDC's world-class facilities
and much more. For more information on the Campaign's work, please visit www.FundCDC.org<http://www.fundcdc.org/>
.
Qualifications
•Junior, Senior or Graduate
level student
•Background or strong interest in Public Health, Public Policy or Federal Affairs
preferred
•Strong written and oral communication skills
•Motivated self starter who can work both independently and as part of a team
•Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, website experience a plus
•Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week
The Campaign for Public Health Intern will report to the Executive Director
and is responsible for assisting the organization in five major areas. These
include administrative functions, communications support, event coordination
and planning, meeting preparation and support, as well as assisting the Executive
Director and the Health Policy Associate in the organization of fundraising
efforts. This internship runs from January to May, with the possibility of extending
into the summer. Please note that these dates are flexible and the Campaign
will work to accommodate the scheduling needs of all interested applicants.
Contact Information: All interested applicants should email a resume and cover
letter to: Kristen Latona at KristenL@FundCDC.org as soon as possible. Applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews beginning in the next few
weeks.
Healthcare Reform and Disparity Reducing Advances (DRA) Project—Internship Program
The DRA Project is a multi-year, multi-stakeholder project developed by The Institute for Alternative Futures (IAF) to identify the most promising advances for bringing health gains to the poor and underserved and accelerating the development and deployment of these advances to reduce disparities. In addition to this specific project, IAF continues to work on healthcare reform with various levels of government and clients in the healthcare industry. They are looking for graduate students or advanced undergraduates who can be available for three to twelve months. We provide a stipend of $2,000 a month for graduate students who intern with us full time and a stipend of $1,000 a month for graduate students who intern with us part-time. We are also open to part-time or full-time undergraduate internships on a volunteer or for-credit basis. Writing and graphic design experience always welcomed. IAF interns will gain exposure to the Washington/Health policy process, be trained in futures techniques and do meaningful work. Interns must agree to IAF’s privacy and confidentiality policy. Please send questions and requests for applications to Craig Bettles at cbettles@altfutures.com.
Publications Department Internship—Families USA
The Publications Intern works with the Publications staff in editing all of the organization's published materials, including fact sheets, issue briefs, and media reports, as well as Web content. This work includes such tasks as the following:
• Editing, copyediting,
and proofreading Families USA’s publications and Web content.
• Researching and exploring certain key health policy topics in order to assist
in rewriting and fact-checking publications.
• Compiling regular “New on the Web” listings, which summarize significant health
policy publications produced by other organizations. This task
includes identifying
appropriate material for inclusion and writing abstracts of selected publications.
• Writing content for Families USA’s Web site as needed
The Publications Intern must have a passion for progressive causes and an interest in health policy. Strong writing skills and attention to detail are essential. This internship is paid ($7.00 per hour), and interns normally work 20-40 hours per week. For more information, please visit: www.familiesusa.org/about/about-internship-opportunities.html.
Project Concern—Intern
Project Concern International's Washington DC based office (housed in National Press Building) seeks a part-time intern to perform up to 20 hours of work per week. The overall objective of this internship is to expose students interested in pursuing careers in international public health to the development and implementation of HIV/AIDS programs in a non-profit setting. Specific tasks are likely to include, but may not be limited to the following:
·
Technical literature reviews
(gender and HIV/AIDS, epidemiology,
intervention related etc.).
· Assistance in the development of project proposals.
·
Assistance collecting
and summarizing information regarding funding
opportunities.
·
Participation in development
of "social mobilization" strategies to
address contextual factors (such as gender inequity and sexual violence)
which drive the AIDS epidemic in many developing countries.
The successful candidate will have a general understanding of HIV/AIDS and public
health issues, experience researching technical subjects, excellent writing
skills, and the ability to work under tight timelines with minimal supervision.
The internship is open immediately and will run for a period of three months.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please send your CV and a
cover letter to
ashblack@gwu.edu
Public Health Reports Summer Internship
Deadline for Applications: February 28, 2008
Public Health Reports (PHR) is the official journal of the United States Public Health Service. The Journal publishes six times annually on subjects of public health importance to the Nation. The editor of PHR is offering an internship of rich experience for students of public health. The selected student-intern will apply his/her classroom knowledge and skills to real-life public health situations through assistance to the editor on most aspects of Journal production. The selected student intern will assist the Editor of PHR on most aspects of producing the Journal. (S)he will be expected to read new manuscripts and participate in the weekly meeting of the Editorial Committee to review the papers. (S)he will assist the manuscript manager in finding appropriate peer reviewers for the papers that are accepted by the Editorial Committee. The intern will conduct library research and check references for the technical editors who are finalizing manuscripts for publication. The intern will manage the mailings of the Journal. (S)he will monitor latest public health news and write excerpts for the News and Notes Column for the Journal. Depending on the skills of the intern, (s)he might be given greater responsibilities to develop new editorial content for the Journal, such as conducting interviews. The period of performance will begin in June and will last for 10 weeks at the Office of Public Health Reports, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The exact dates will be decided upon between the selected applicant and the Editor of PHR. For more info, visit: www.asph.org/document.cfm?page=751&JobProg_ID=8
ASPH Summer Internship Program
Applications must be submitted by February 28th, 2008.
ASPH has a summer internship program open to students or recent graduates of ASPH-member schools of public health. The internship will provide a unique experience where students or graduates can apply their skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to real public health situations. The ASPH Summer Internship is a mutually beneficial opportunity. The selected intern will primarily be responsible for collecting current information on a variety of public health education issues and summarizing key findings to develop draft articles for publication. Topics include undergraduate public health education, public health preparedness and diversity within schools of public health. The intern may be responsible for representing ASPH at meetings and conferences and assist in note taking and follow-up action steps. The intern would work closely with ASPH directors and senior managers in carrying out these tasks. The period of performance will begin in June and will last for 10 weeks at ASPH Headquarters, in downtown Washington, DC. The exact dates will be decided upon between the selected applicant and the ASPH Mentor. Students who are pursuing graduate degrees at ASPH-member schools of public health, accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), may apply for the internship program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold visas permitting permanent residence ("Green Card") in the U.S. to be eligible for the fellowship program. Candidates must have strong organizational, writing, communication, and social skills. Candidates must be able to begin the internship in June 2008 and stay for a minimum of 10 weeks. During application cycles, full details regarding applications, program information, and internship descriptions are available on www.asph.org/fiapplications/positionList.cfm. For more info, visit: www.asph.org/AuxDocs/ASPH%20Intern.2008.RFA.pdf.
The Helen Rodriguez -Trias Women's Health Leadership Program
Deadline: March 15, 2008
The National Women's Health Network seeks to develop the next generation of women's health activists by providing hands on experience in the field of women's health policy and advocacy. Becoming a Network intern allows you to develop health research skills while exploring the worlds of public policy, health education, and feminist organizing. The internship experience at the Network is a unique one. Interns' contributions are essential to the workings of the Network. Below are some of the tasks that past interns have accomplished during their time here:
Internships are available year round and typically last 10-12 weeks. Fall and Spring interns receive a small stipend. The Network has a very limited ability to offer some additional financial assistance ($500-$1000) to one or two interns per year. Please note that Fall and Spring internship decisions are made on a rolling basis so it is best to apply early. Those wishing to intern during the summer term must have their application post marked by March 15th. For more info, visit: www.nwhn.org/internships
National Cancer Institute—Health Communications Internship Program
Deadline: March 15 for the July through December session or September 15 for the January through June session
A variety of opportunities exist in health communications. Interns may plan, develop, and promote cancer education programs and materials (including Web-based) for the public, cancer patients, or health professionals. Some interns gain experience in pre-testing and evaluating cancer prevention and treatment messages, publications and materials, and programs that reach the American public. Interns also participate in professional meetings and training seminars. Applicants must be graduate students or recent graduates of an accredited master’s or doctoral degree program. Recent graduates must have received their degree no more than one year prior to application and an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher. For more info, visit: http://internship.cancer.gov/apply.cfm
Health Career Connection 2008 Summer Internship
Deadline: February 25, 2008
Health Career Connection (HCC) is a non-profit organization that provides paid internship opportunities to undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in health care and public health, including health policy, administration & management, community health and health education. While all students are eligible, we strongly encourage students of color to apply as HCC has a commitment to increasing the number of healthcare leaders and professionals from all ethnic groups. HCC also has a priority emphasis on students interested in eliminating health disparities and improving access and care for underserved populations. Internships are full time (approximately 40 hours/week) educational opportunities that last 10 continuous weeks (from early-June through early-September). All candidates must be able to commit to ten continuous weeks within this time frame. Internships are in New England (Boston, Connecticut, and Rhode Island), Northern California (Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose) and Southern California (Greater Los Angeles and San Diego), and New Jersey and New York. To apply online, click here or for more info, visit: www.healthcareers.org/main/internships.htm
The Kenneth H Mayer LGBT Health Summer Internship Program 2008
Deadline for Applications: March 21, 2008
The Fenway
Institute at Fenway Community Health is currently accepting applications for
the Kenneth H. Mayer LGBT Health Summer Internship Program. This program
was created to offer Medical and Public Health students the opportunity to participate
in research around LGBT health issues with the ultimate goal being to encourage
students to integrate LGBT health research into their field of work. The
Mayer Internship Program connects a student with an investigator at The Fenway
Institute to develop and implement a LGBT health research project. The
selected intern will receive a stipend of $1,500, access to computer/technical
support in our offices and regular meetings with a TFI investigator.
To apply, the student should complete and submit an application including an
initial concept for a short-term research project in one of the following areas:
· Non-Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
· Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis to prevent HIV-infection
· Secondary HIV prevention
· Depression
· Transgender Health
· Depression, substance use, and other mental health factors associated with sexual risk taking
· Sexually transmitted infections, including Hepatitis A, B, C; HSV-2; HPV
Please
send your full application to:
Rodney VanDerwarker
Administrative Director
The Fenway Institute/Fenway Community Health
7 Haviland St
Boston, MA 02115
Any questions, please call Rodney VanDerwarker at 617-927-6400 or e-mail at
rvanderwarker@fenwayhealth.org.
For more info, visit:
sph.bu.edu/index.php?option=com_joblist&id=148&Itemid=176&jobid=2092
Training Programs
Sustainable Management Development Program
The Sustainable Management Development Program (SMDP) partners with ministries of health, educational institutions, and nongovernmental organizations in developing countries to promote organizational excellence in public health through strengthening leadership and management capacity. SMDP’s goal is to improve the effectiveness of the public health sector in developing countries by
· Empowering local health officials with better leadership, management, and decision-making skills; and
· Stimulating creativity and innovation among local health personnel to improve the delivery of public health services.
SMDP works with partners to build capacity for public health leadership and management development through a multi-phased approach: strategic partnerships, capacity development, technical assistance, and sustainability. For more information, visit: www.cdc.gov/smdp/miphcourse.htm or to apply online, click here.
Scholarships
Laurence R. Foster Memorial Scholarships for Public Health
Deadline for Applications: March 1, 2008
Foster Memorial Scholarships are awarded annually. Recipients have outstanding academic records and have demonstrated a commitment to pursing careers in public health. Since 2000, Community Health Partnership has awarded $158,300 in scholarships ranging from $1000 to $10,000 per recipient. The Foster Scholarship application process is administered through the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC). The Commission accepts scholarship applications annually and has a March 1st deadline. Interested students and public health workers are encouraged to contact the Oregon Student Assistance Commission for more information. Open to graduate and undergraduate students majoring in public health. For more info, visit: www.communityhealthpartnership.org/programs/foster/foster.html
Health Professions Scholarship Program
Deadline for Applications: March 28, 2008
The Health Professions Scholarship Program is for American Indian and Alaska Native students, who are members of their Tribe (federally recognized only), enrolled in health professions and allied health professions programs. Students incur service obligations and payback requirements on acceptance of funding from this program. Priority is given to graduate students and junior- and senior-level students unless otherwise specified. Health Professions Scholarships are awarded for a one year period (12 months of support), with re-application required for each year of continuation. Stipends are paid for the 12-month period beginning each year from August 1 through July 31 for health and allied health professional education up to four years full-time or up to eight years part-time. For more info, please visit: www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/Scholarships/learn-more.html
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Deadline for Applications: February 29, 2008
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers:
The NIH UGSP will pay up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded for 1 year, and can be renewed up to 4 years. The NIH Undergraduate Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students who show a commitment to pursuing careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The following are the basic requirements:
For more info, please visit: www.ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp?m=00
Grants & Funding Opportunities
Evaluation of the Validity of Coverage Survey Self-Reported Adult Vaccination Status (U01)
Deadline: March 5, 2008
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement is to seek a cooperative agreement for studies to evaluate the validity of self-reported adult vaccination status in the U.S. for the nine most common adult vaccines among populations for which the vaccine is indicated when collected during either a telephone or in-person large population coverage survey. Knowledge gained from this project will help guide future resources and activities associated with monitoring adult vaccination coverage in the U.S. You may submit an application(s) if your organization has any of the following characteristics:
The participating Centers, Institutes and Offices (CIO)(s) of NCIRD intends to commit approximately $500,000 including direct and indirect costs in FY2008 to fund one application. The average award amount will be $500,000 for both direct and indirect costs for the first 12-month budget period. An applicant may request a project period of up to 2 years. An applicant may request up to $500,000 for the first 12-month budget period. The approximate total project period funded amount is $1,000,000 including direct and indirect costs. The anticipated start date for new awards is July 31, 2008. All estimated funding amounts are subject to availability of funds. To view the full announcement, visit: www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/IP08-003.htm
NICHD Institutional Predoctoral Training Program in Reproductive, Perinatal and Pediatric Epidemiology
Deadline: May 10, 2008
The NIH will award National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Training Grants (T32) to eligible institutions to develop or enhance research training opportunities for individuals, selected by the institution, who are training for careers in reproductive, perinatal, and pediatric epidemiologic research. You may submit (an) application(s) if your organization has any of the following characteristics:
Only domestic, non-profit, private or public institutions may apply for grants to support research training programs. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply. An eligible institution (e.g., university) may submit only a single application in response to this PA. The applicant institution must have a strong research program in the area(s) proposed for research training and must have the requisite staff and facilities to carry out the proposed program. Any individual with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed predoctoral research training program is invited to work with their institution to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH programs. The training Program Director should be an established researcher with acknowledged accomplishments in reproductive, perinatal and/or pediatric epidemiology research and training, and should be capable of providing both administrative and scientific leadership to the proposed training program . The training Program Director will be responsible for planning, directing and executing the proposed training program. Trainees appointed to the training program must have the opportunity to carry out supervised research in reproductive, perinatal or pediatric epidemiology, with the primary objective of developing their research skills and knowledge in preparation for a career in reproductive, perinatal or pediatric epidemiology. To view the full announcement, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-05-130.html#SectionI