Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) Fellowship—National Cancer Institute

Rockville, MD

The National Cancer Institute (NCI), the largest institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is pleased to invite applications from qualified candidates for a Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) fellowship. This fellowship provides an outstanding opportunity for an individual with strong interest in tobacco control, behavioral research, public health, health education, and cancer control to gain experience working in the communications field within a program at the NCI. The CRTA appointment is a one-year full-time fellowship award with the Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB), within the Behavioral Research Program (BRP), Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) of the NCI (http://www.tobaccocontrol.cancer.gov) at its Rockville, MD office.

Qualifications
• A Master’s degree in public health, health education, health behavior, health communication, or a related discipline
• A strong interest in tobacco control and behavioral science.
• Experience conducting research or serving as a research assistant on scientific projects
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills
• Data management skills (proficiency with Microsoft Office)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work with a wide range of people
• Ability to work independently and creatively
• In order to qualify for the position, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. A candidate with an I-551 stamp in their passport can also qualify since this is temporary verification of permanent residency status pending issuance of the green card. Individuals with "Employment Authorization" documents (EADs) do not meet eligibility criteria

 

Application Requirements & Information
• A one-page letter describing your interest and experience in tobacco control and cancer control as it pertains to the TCRB at the NCI. Also explain how the CRTA fellowship will further your career goals. Please provide your earliest possible start date.
• Two letters of references from supervisors or professors.
• CV or resume
• Official Graduate transcript (sent via mail if unavailable electronically)

Recruitment for this position is currently open and will end when it is filled. Please send inquiries and/or application materials to:

Janice O’Connor
Tobacco Control Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences
National Cancer Institute
MSC 7337
6130 Executive Blvd., EPN 4038
Bethesda, MD 20892-7337
oconnorj@mail.nih.gov (preferred)

 

For more information, visit: www.gwumc.edu/sphhs/studentres/careers/jobs/jobs.cfm?job=CancerResearchTrainingAwardCRTAFellowship_7280

 

 

 

 

ASPH/CDC Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellowship Program

Atlanta, GA

Deadline for Application: April 1, 2008

In recognition of a career dedicated to improving the health of the world's most vulnerable populations, ASPH, with support from the CDC, established a fellowship in honor of Dean Allan Rosenfield, dean of the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellowship provides international training opportunities for recent graduates of ASPH member accredited schools of public health (MPH and Doctoral level). Early career professionals with graduate degrees from ASPH member schools of public health are also eligible to apply. The purpose of the fellowship program is to enhance the training of graduates of the schools of public health with an interest in global health to experience and participate in aspects of global surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, epidemiology, strategic information, program management, and HIV Prevention and accelerate their careers as leaders in global public health. To be eligible, students must have received an MPH or Doctorate degree prior to the beginning of the fellowship (no later than August 2008). Early career professionals with MPH or Doctorate degrees (within 5 years of graduation) may also apply for the fellowship program. Applicants must receive their degree(s) from an ASPH member accredited school of public health (a list of accredited schools with full ASPH membership can be accessed via the ASPH Web site) and be a U.S. citizen or hold a visa permitting permanent residence in the U.S. to be eligible for the fellowship program. To apply online, please visit: www.asph.org/fiapplications/positionList.cfm

 

 

 

 

Associate Service Fellowship in Demography/Epidemiology—The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)

Hyattsville, MD

Deadline for Application: April 30, 2008

The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), located in Hyattsville, Maryland, is seeking an Associate Service Fellow to work with the National Survey of Family Growth Team. NCHS is the nation’s principal health statistics agency. One of the eight Centers and Institutes that comprise the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NCHS’s mission is to compile accurate, relevant, and timely statistical information to guide actions and policies that improve the health of the nation. Within NCHS, the Division of Vital Statistics (DVS) coordinates the National Vital Statistics System and conducts the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG). Within DVS, the Reproductive Statistics Branch coordinates the National Birth statistics system and conducts the NSFG. This fellowship is open to all citizens of the United States or legal permanent residents with a work authorization. Applicants are responsible for obtaining the necessary work authorization. Applicants must have successfully completed a master’s degree or higher in demography, survey methodology, epidemiology, public health, or a related field (e.g. sociology, medicine, biological or health sciences, etc). Experience and/or applied coursework in (a) sampling, (b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (c) applying statistical techniques such as simple and multiple correlation, regression modeling, analysis of variance, and significance testing is highly desirable. Skill in using SAS, STATA, SPSS, SUDAAN, or other statistical software for complex survey data is also expected. Strong speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills are also highly desirable. Interested applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, official transcripts of all graduate and undergraduate credits, and three reference letters to Stephanie Ventura, Chief, Reproductive Statistics Branch at the mailing address below. Inquiries or questions regarding this fellowship can be directed to Mrs. Ventura at sventura@cdc.gov. 

 

Mailing address:
Mrs. Stephanie Ventura, Chief
Reproductive Statistics Branch
Division of Vital Statistics
National Center for Health Statistics
3311 Toledo Road, Room 7418
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782

 

For more information, visit: http://www.gwumc.edu/sphhs/studentres/careers/jobs/jobs.cfm?job=AssociateServiceFellowshipinDemographyEpidemiology_2A87

 

 

 

 

Internships

 

CDC’s Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health Summer Undergraduate Internship

Atlanta, GA

Deadline for Application: March 4, 2008

This is a 10-week summer internship for undergraduate students majoring in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, or related fields who are passionate about the environment, about human health, and about the link between the two. The link between environment and health is aptly referred to as “environmental health.” This is a subfield of public health, the combination of science and practice dedicated to protecting populations from injury and illness, and promoting good health. Environmental health professionals engage in a broad and exciting range of activities—basic and applied research, direct health protection efforts such as chemical disaster preparedness, health education, patient care, policy support, and more. For students interested in environmental studies, health sciences, or both, few fields are more fascinating. Interns will be placed in environmental health programs at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) at CDC's Chamblee Campus. Over the course of the summer, interns will be exposed to a broad overview of environmental public health issues at the federal level. Interns will participate in environmental health projects, interact with federal officials and scientists, and visit important environmental health sites in Atlanta. Other activities may include "brown-bag" lunches with CDC staff, as well as attending lectures from important environmental health leaders in the Atlanta area. In addition, interns will be able to attend the many seminars offered by CDC during the summer. CDC has partnered with The Department of Energy (DOE)/Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) to implement the Program. CDC will review applications and make final award selections.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility is based on four criteria:

  1. US citizenship,
  2. Full time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or senior,
  3. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and
  4. An academic major or demonstrated coursework concentration in environmental science or related fields

 

To download the application materials, click here or for more info, visit:  http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/cleh/default.htm

 

 

 

ASPH/NHTSA Public Health Internship Program

Cambridge, MA

Deadline for Application: March 4, 2008

The ASPH/NHTSA Public Health Training Program is a collaborative effort between ASPH, and NHTSA in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The global leader in motor vehicle and highway safety, NHTSA's mission is to save lives, prevent injuries and reduce economic costs due to road traffic crashes, through education, research, safety standards and enforcement activity. The agency develops, promotes and implements effective educational, engineering, and enforcement programs to prevent injuries and deaths and reduce economic costs associated with the nation's roadways and provides leadership to the motor vehicle and highway safety community through the development of innovative approaches to preventing roadway crashes and resulting deaths and injuries. NHTSA spearheads innovative research and data analysis critical to motor vehicle and highway safety and leads the nation by setting the motor vehicle and highway safety agenda. The selected intern will complete his/her summer internship experience at the NHTSA Region I Office (covering the New England area) in Cambridge, Mass. The intern will communicate with state and local public health officials that traffic safety is a public health issue and engage them in the delivery of traffic safety education and injury prevention messages to their constituents. Students who are pursuing graduate degrees at ASPH-member schools of public health, accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), or a recent graduate (having graduated no earlier than Spring 2007), 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 internship program. To apply online, please visit: www.asph.org/fiapplications/positionList.cfm

 

 

 

Health Communications Internship Program—The National Cancer Institute

Bethesda, MD

Deadline for Application: March 15, 2008

The National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland offers paid six-month internships in the areas of health communications and science writing. These internships provide students who are completing their master's or doctoral degrees and recent graduates with an opportunity to be a part of vital health and science communications projects.

Eligibility Requirements

 

Length of Internship: 6-months minimum (renewable twice, for up to a total of 1 ½ years)

 

Science Writing

 

Health Communications

 

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. To apply or for more information, visit: http://internship.cancer.gov/

 

 

 

OSES Research Assistant/ Intern—American Psychological Association (APA) Office on Socioeconomic Status

Washington, D.C.

APA’s Office on Socioeconomic Status (OSES) www.apa.org/pi/ses is responsible for directing, overseeing, facilitating and promoting psychology’s contribution to the understanding of socioeconomic status (SES) and the lives and well-being of the poor.  As such, OSES develops and facilitates relationships and activities to advance psychology as a major force in research, policy and advocacy related to SES.

General Responsibilities:

General Skills:

Education and/or Experience:

 

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: hdagadu@apa.org.

 

Helena Dagadu, MPH

Program Coordinator

Office on Socioeconomic Status

American Psychological Association

750 First Street NE

Washington, DC 20002-4242

Phone: (202) 216-7601

Fax: (202) 336-6198

E-mail: hdagadu@apa.org

Website: www.apa.org/pi/ses

 

 

 

Bay Area African American Coalition: Internship

San Francisco/Oakland, CA

The Bay Area African American Coalition is currently recruiting graduate and undergraduate interns to assist with its core mission of addressing health inequities among African Americans in the Bay Area through policy advocacy and interventions. Interns will have the opportunity to work with senior managers and community leaders as they work to improve the policy landscape related to HIV/AIDS for African Americans in the Bay Area. Internships may receive a stipend as funds allow or may be volunteer. Internships will range in hours and length of commitment as negotiated. Interns will be housed in one of the participating agencies of the Bay Area Africa American Coalition and will receive access to a desk, phone computer and other infrastructural support needed to complete work assignments. Interns will negotiate a learning contract, which will take into account their experience, skill-set and personal development goals. Interns will be assigned a field preceptor to supervise their work and evaluate their learning contract. Application to this internship does not guarantee a placement or an interview as they are looking for specific skills at this time.

 

General experience and skills required for all candidates- Excellent writing skills. Personal commitment, passion and comfort with working for an African American controlled and focused project. Experience working on issues that have impacted the African American community.

 

Course work, experience or skills that are desirable- Grant writing, program planning, evaluation, literature review, policy memos, strategic planning, ethics, public health, African American studies, ethnic studies, public policy and politics.

 

To Apply please submit a resume and letter of interest to the following:

Gloria Cox Crowell

Principle

Crowell & Associates

PO Box 43726

Oakland, CA 94624

Tel: 510-913-5694

Fax: 510-430-9236

croglo@pacbell.net

 

 

 

Scholarships

 

 

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

 

 

Training Programs

 

Health Research Training Program (HRTP)—New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must:
a. Currently be enrolled as a matriculated undergraduate, graduate or professional student in a degree program at an accredited college or university. Recent graduates are not eligible unless they will be enrolled as a matriculated student in a degree program at an accredited institution. (i.e. If a student is graduating from college in May 2007, s/he is only eligible if matriculated in a degree program in Fall 2007.)
b. Be in good academic standing. While HRTP does not have a minimum GPA requirement, most applicants have a GPA above 3.0.
c. Reside in New York City for Fall and Spring sessions. Residency is not required for the summer session.
Applying for an HRTP internship is an extremely competitive and selective process. Less than 25% of our applicants are offered an internship.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Your application will not be reviewed until it is complete. The following materials must be received by the application deadline:
Completed HRTP Student Application
Be sure to have neatly completed every section of the application. The Statement of Certification must be signed and dated. Please retain a copy of the entire application for your records.
Résumé
Please attach your most current resume listing both paid and volunteer positions.
Personal Statement
Please answer each question separately in no more than 125 words per question. Your statement informs the program about your experience and goals. It will be reviewed as a writing sample and sent to potential preceptors. Attach your answers on a separate sheet of
paper.
Current School Transcript
Academic Reference in a Sealed and Signed Envelope
A transcript must be sent directly to the HRTP office. Photocopies and internet printouts will be provisionally accepted. However, please note that an official transcript must still be submitted. Transcripts must reflect courses for which you are currently registered. To apply, visit: http://www.gwumc.edu/sphhs/studentres/careers/jobs/jobs_docs/Application_F6E3.pdf

 

For more information, visit: http://www.gwumc.edu/sphhs/studentres/careers/jobs/jobs.cfm?job=Intern_F6E3

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Grants & Funding Opportunities

 

 

 

Coordinated HIV Services and Access to Research for Women, Infant, Children and Youth

Deadline: March 21, 2008

The purpose of the Title IV funding is to improve access to primary medical care, research, and support services for HIV infected women, infants, children and youth, and to provide support services for their affected family members. Funded projects will link clinical research and other research with comprehensive care systems, and improve and expand the coordination of a system of comprehensive care for women, infants, children and youth who are HIV infected. Funds will be used to support programs that: (1) cross established systems of care to coordinate service delivery, HIV prevention efforts, and clinical research and other research activities; and (2) address the intensity of service needs, high costs, and other complex barriers to comprehensive care and research experienced by medically underserved and hard to reach populations. Activities under these grants should address the goals of enrolling and maintaining clients in HIV primary care; increasing client access to research by linking development and support of comprehensive, community based and family centered care infrastructures; and emphasizing prevention within the care system, particularly the prevention of perinatal HIV transmission. This competition is open to Part D grantees with project periods ending July 31, 2008, and new organizations proposing to replace the current grantee. New organizations proposing to replace the current grantee must demonstrate that they have the capability to serve the same clients as the grantee they are proposing to replace; that they will serve the exact same geographic service area, and that they have the capability to serve the target population in a comprehensive, culturally competent, linguistically appropriate and family-centered manner. In addition, new applicants need to include a transition plan in their application that clearly documents how they will absorb the current grantees’ clients if funding is awarded.

 

To view the full announcement, visit:  https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?FundingCycleId=00C1F6BF-80EE-48BD-96D0-7008A9A363F3&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=&pageNumber=&version=&NC=&Popup=

 

 

 

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