Internship and Fellowship Postings as of May 11, 2022

POSITION: Gil Addo Harlem Health Fellowship

ORGANIZATION: The Harlem Health Initiative (HHI) at CUNY SPH

Program description: The Harlem Health Initiative (HHI) at CUNY SPH launched in February 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic began. At its core, HHI is a technical assistance and training program to bolster community-based organizations (CBOs). Its single aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the Harlem community through relationship building with existing coalitions and networks of CBOs, while also ensuring CUNY SPH’s status as a community-centered institution, part of the fabric of Harlem. The Initiative prioritizes consistent community representation and engagement when considering programming and policy as opposed to integrating community perspectives only when buy-in is necessary. As a result of its footprint and suite of support, HHI has enabled the school to garner nearly $7 million in research and community program funding that directly addresses critical health issues facing Harlem, including a task-shifting program to identify mental health concerns among residents in housing projects, establishing a community co-laboratory with CBOs to establish and enhance health equity programming, and building vaccine literacy through health communications and partner training activities. The Initiative provides community organizations with up-to-date health data, supports survey work, and engages student interns in community practice. HHI also works with Harlem’s elected and government officials to educate them about health issues like food insecurity, mental health, and COVID-19 impacts, and helps them understand how legislation can be supported by CUNY SPH’s work.

The portfolio of community engagement activities of HHI has expanded greatly over the last two years in an unexpected and unprecedented way. The Initiative’s Director, Ms. Deborah Levine, supports the school’s community portfolio. The Gil Addo Harlem Health Fellowship (“Fellowship”) will allow Ms. Levine to hire two student fellows at the master’s or doctoral level who will partner with her over a two-year period. Addo Fellows will be responsible for project management and general support of the Harlem Health Initiative.

Position Overview: This role will support HHI Director Deborah Levine and Program Manager Claire Ogburn and help ensure that the team meets program goals and deliverables in a timely and effective manner. The position’s responsibilities encompass community engagement and outreach for a variety of community-based research projects and initiatives; data gathering and analysis; community partner communication and support; research on health and wellness indicators for Harlem, the neighborhood’s CBOs and FBOs, and the impact of COVID-19 on Harlem; database assembly and management; developing health communications materials; and workstream alignment. This is a part-time position at 20 hours per week, per semester (15 weeks) at a rate of $35 per hour. Fellows are asked to make a 2-year commitment. 

Gil Addo Harlem Health Fellow Responsibilities: Under the leadership of the HHI Director and Program Manager, Fellows will:

Fellow 1:

• Develop a global partnership “master” database for CUNY SPH that can be accessed and leveraged by all school programs, including key programmatic partners: the Office of Experiential Learning and Career Services, the Pandemic Response Institute, Harlem Strong, CIRGH, the Vaccine Literacy Campaign, etc. 
• Liaise with the aforementioned offices and initiatives to ensure cross-communication of activities; maintain a record of concurrent research, outreach, and programs
• Identify indicators to include across SPH-led survey work of both community partners and the SPH student / alumni community
• Assist with development and execution of HHI’s 2022 Webinar Series
• Support the Pandemic Response Institute (PRI)’s Community Convening and Learning Team (CCLT), including database creation & management, liaising with NYC Department of Health and Department of Emergency Management, and attendance at virtual meetings.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Fellow 2:

• Develop an uptown charter book to develop the “who” and the “what” of health policy players and the state of health in Harlem. 
• Create a central dashboard database that displays aggregate data sets; coordinate with other CUNY SPH dashboards 
• Support the evolution and integration of advisory councils across CUNY SPH
• Support data collection, analysis and reporting efforts to understand and publicize the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Harlem’s residents, organizations, and community leaders.
• Aid with writing funding proposals for multiple research and community projects.
• Assist with recruitment and outreach of community partners.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral student at CUNY SPH in good academic standing
• Desired candidate qualifications: 
• Demonstrated commitment to social and racial equity 
• Database development / management and information architecture skills (experience with AirTable or other project management software, a plus)
• Quantitative and qualitative data gathering and analysis skills
• Strong writing skills
• Experience working with community-based, faith-based organizations, and/or social services organizations (outreach, engagement, partnership development and management)
• Development of culturally competent, linguistically-sensitive health communications materials, including infographics
• Experience working within the Harlem community is a plus
• Other language proficiency, a plus

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to HarlemHealth@sph.cuny.edu by May 31, 2022, and indicated which fellow position (i.e., “1,” “2,” or “both”) you wish to apply for. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

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POSITION: Summer Intern (Unpaid)

ORGANIZATION: The Solution Lab

The Solution Lab provides part-time management consulting experiences to students and recent graduates from advanced degree backgrounds in lifesciences, healthcare, and business. We are pleased to provide volunteer opportunities for our Summer 2022 project cycle. We currently have projects available with clients in equity research, biotech, big pharma, and management consulting firms themselves. After the deadline, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, as needed.

2022 Summer Application Deadline: Sunday, May 15th

Interested individuals should submit a resume (one page format only please) and a cover letter (in bullet point format) as soon as possible to recruiting@thesolutionlab.org. 

View flier

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POSITION: Predoc & Postdoc Fellowship

ORGANIZATION: NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing

The Behavioral Sciences Training in Drug Abuse Research (BST) program at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing is the largest and oldest training program for behavioral scientists funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse since 1984. It provides intensive training to 16 fellows (9 predocs and 7 postdocs)—about half of whom are minorities—from the various behavioral disciplines (including public health, social work, psychology, criminal justice, sociology as well as nursing). They work in a mutually supportive milieu to gain hands-on experience conducting research, build their publication records and write grants for outside funding. Fellows specialize in a wide range of topics, such as drugs among college students, doping in sports, drugs and crime, HIV risk factors and interventions, drug treatment, politics and drug policy, international research. BST is directed by Drs. Gregory Falkin and George De Leon, both experts in the area of drug treatment. 

The links to apply:

https://wp.nyu.edu/bst/applications/predoc-instructions/

https://wp.nyu.edu/bst/applications/postdoc-instructions/

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POSITION: Various Openings

ORGANIZATION: Healing Histories Project

The Healing Histories Project collaborates with healers, medical practitioners, organizers, media makers, cultural and memory workers who believe that all deserve care and support during times of crisis, vulnerability & resistance. We come together to inform and shape a vision for collective care and safety while integrating models of wellness that seek to transform and intervene on medical violence, harms, and abuses rooted in racism and capitalism. We are engaging individuals, communities and institutions to remember these abuses and harms by catalyzing research, action and movement-building strategies. We do this through the creation of popular education tools, workshop curriculum, cultural and political events and more.

The Healing Histories Project (HHP) is currently working to digitize the research we have gathered over 11 years, chronicling 500+ years of history of the Medical Industrial Complex (MIC) in a timeline that centers Black, Indigenous and immigrant experiences & resistance to the MIC. This will be an interactive and accessible digital timeline and curriculum.

Internship Descriptions:

1. We are seeking a summer intern (May 30-August 5, 2022 ~ dates flexible) to assist in gathering digital images for our interactive timeline on the history of the Medical Industrial Complex. The Digital Image Curator intern will work closely with the Digital Project Manager to identify images to accompany the events on the timeline, save them in an appropriate format, and link them to the timeline spreadsheet. The internship will last approximately 10 weeks, with 15 hours of work expected per week, and will be compensated with a $3750 stipend.

Qualifications:

• Advanced undergraduate or graduate student preferred; applicants with other relevant work/life experience considered;

• Interest and alignment with the mission of ending violence, experimentation and medical abuses rooted in enslavement and colonization and a commitment to building new systems of healing and care;

• Digital literacy (with Google Suite, Slack, Zoom etc.) and familiarity working with digital images, including converting between formats;

• Interest and study in racial and disability justice, abolition, history, gender studies, medicine and/or social sciences and humanities;
• Consistent communicator; self-directed and comfortable setting own schedule;
• Attention to detail and thoughtfulness about legal requirements for digital image use (royalties, copyright-free images etc.)

Benefits:

• Opportunity to learn about the history of the MIC and resistance movements;
• Skill-building in creating digital learning tools for popular education;
• $3750 stipend.

1. We are seeking a summer intern (May 30-August 5, 2022 ~ dates flexible) to assist in the final stages of research for our timeline of the Medical Industrial Complex. The Research Assistant intern will work closely with the Research Leads and Digital Project Manager to research historical events on the timeline, create permanent links to our source material, and finalize the bibliography for our project. The internship will last approximately 10 weeks, with 15 hours of work expected per week, and will be compensated with a $3750 stipend.

Qualifications:

• Advanced undergraduate or graduate student preferred; applicants with other relevant work/life experience considered;

• Interest and alignment with the mission of ending violence, experimentation and medical abuses rooted in enslavement and colonization and a commitment to building new systems of healing and care;
• Experience with academic research and managing citations;
• Digital literacy (with Google Suite, Slack, Zoom etc.)
• Interest and study in racial and disability justice, abolition, history, gender studies, medicine and/or social sciences and humanities;
• Consistent communicator; self-directed and comfortable setting own schedule.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to learn about the history of the MIC and resistance movements;
• Skill-building in research and creating digital learning tools for popular education;
• $3750 stipend.

Please submit a resume and short letter of interest to healinghistoriesproject@gmail.com by May 15.

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POSITION: Tutors (Multiple Openings)

ORGANIZATION: Children of the City

Children of the City is a non-profit organization in New York City that utilizes home visits to connect individual children and families with the programs and resources to empower them with the skills to overcome poverty.

We are offering an in-person summer program for children grades 1-8 and we need tutors to help make this possible.

Requirements:

• Preferably college students
• Credits in education is a plus but not mandatory
• Can work some or all of the following days and times
  • 6 weeks: July 5- August 12
  • Monday-Friday
  • 9am-2:30pm

Email us your resume and writing samples at: office@childrenofthecity.org 

To view the official job posting: View flier

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POSITION: Various Openings

ORGANIZATION: YMCA

The YMCA is Hiring! Interview on the spot! No appointment required. Please bring your resume. Join our dynamic team and make a difference! We are currently hiring for the following positions:

• Lifeguards
• Swim Instructors
• Summer Camp Counselors
• Early Childhood Teachers
• Fitness & Sports Instructors
• Fitness Center Staff
• And More!

To view all open positions: click here.

YMCA NYC HIRING FAIRS

Saturday, May 14 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Wednesday, May 18 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Participating YMCA Branches:

Brooklyn:

Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA, 1121 Bedford Avenue

Coney Island YMCA, 2980 West 29th Street

Dodge YMCA, 225 Atlantic Avenue

Flatbush YMCA, 1401 Flatbush Avenue

Greenpoint YMCA, 99 Meserole Avenue

North Brooklyn YMCA, 570 Jamaica Avenue

Park Slope Armory YMCA, 361 15th Street

Bronx:

Castle Hill YMCA, 2 Castle Hill Avenue (only on Saturday, May 14)

La Central YMCA, 434 Westchester Avenue

Manhattan:

Chinatown YMCA, 273 Bowery

Harlem YMCA, 180 West 135th Street

McBurney YMCA, 125 West 14th Street

Vanderbilt YMCA, 224 East 47th Street

West Side YMCA, 5 West 63rd Street

Queens:

Cross Island YMCA, 238-10 Hillside Avenue, Bellerose

Flushing YMCA, 138-46 Northern Boulevard, Flushing

Jamaica YMCA, 89-25 Parsons Boulevard, Jamaica

Long Island City YMCA, 32-23 Queens Boulevard, Long Island City

Ridgewood YMCA, 69-02 64th Street, Ridgewood

Rockaway YMCA, 207 Beach 73rd Street, Arverne

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POSITION: Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans

ORGANIZATION: Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans

Each Fellowship supports one to two years of graduate study in any field and in any advanced degree-granting program in the United States. Each award is for up to a total of $90,000. Here is the break down: Each Fellow receives $25,000 in stipend support a year (all stipend awards are capped at $50,000 per year), as well as 50 percent of required tuition and fees, up to $20,000 per year, for one to two years. The first year of Fellowship funding cannot be deferred.

Many of our applicants apply at the same time that they are applying to graduate school, or when they are in the first or second year of the graduate school program they are seeking funding for.

All types of accredited graduate degrees are eligible: one to two year master’s programs, PhDs, JDs, MDs, etc. They must be full-time (we don’t support executive or part-time programs). 

Most importantly, new Fellows join a strong community of current and past Fellows who all share the New American experience. There is an alumni association, The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellows Association (PDSFA), which actively engages current and past Fellows in events held across the country. For example, in 2015 the PDSFA held events with former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy (1998 Fellow) in both New York City and Washington, DC. In 2016, the PDSFA hosted events with Congressman Keith Ellison, Sachin Jain (2004 Fellow), Abdul El-Sayed (2012 Fellow), and Aarti Shahani (2010 Fellow) among others. They kicked 2017 off with an event in New York City co-hosted by the Marshall Scholars, which featured Thomas Friedman. 

Full eligibility requirements can be found here. If you are interested in connecting with a university fellowship advisor, you can find a list of universities with advisors here.

The competition is merit-based. Selection criteria emphasize creativity, originality, initiative, and sustained accomplishment. The program values a commitment to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The program does not have any quotas for types of degrees, universities or programs, countries of origin, or gender, etc. Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to reapply in subsequent years if they are still eligible.

What is required of Fellows? Over the two years of the Fellowship, Fellows are required to attend the annual Fall Conference in New York City, which is fully paid for by the program. The Fall Conference takes place over a weekend in late October and is an opportunity for the new Fellows to get to know one another and the Fellowship staff, alumni, and community, celebrate, and examine the New American experience. In addition, the director or deputy director of the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships will visit each Fellow on their respective campus during the first fall semester of their Fellowship. The Fellowship funding should allow Fellows to focus on their studies full-time, which is why Fellows are not able to work full-time during their graduate program. Finally, Fellows are required to remain in good standing in their graduate program while receiving funding. At the close of their two years as an active fellow, Fellows must submit an exit report. More details on the visit and the requirements of the Fellowship are provided when selected applicants sign a contract with the Fellowship. 

The application for the 2023 Fellowship is now open.

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POSITION: Postdoctoral Scholar Opportunity

ORGANIZATION: MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston

We are inviting motivated candidates to apply for an immediately open post-doctoral scholar position in the Department of Health Disparities Research, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) in Houston. We seek candidates with a track record of peer-reviewed publications, training in psychology, public health, communication, or other behavioral science, and strong work ethic and commitment to research. 

Our team has expertise in applying psychosocial research to improve the well-being of cancer survivors and to enhance cancer preventive health behaviors among underserved populations. We are conducting several large NIH funded psychosocial interventions (HPV vaccination studies among multi-ethnic college students and expressive writing and social support interventions among Chinese Americans). The postdoctoral fellow will actively participate in these funded studies, and contribute to the scientific aspects (study design, data analysis, etc.) and implementation. The post-doctoral scholar will have opportunities to work on first authored manuscripts, to develop new studies and to learn about grant writing including career development grants. The post-doctoral scholar will primarily work with Dr. Qian Lu, who has a track record of successfully obtaining extramural funding as a PI and mentoring career development grant awardees. The scholar will have opportunities to learn about multiple exciting research areas and methods. These research areas include psychosocial and behavioral interventions (health communication, HPV vaccination uptake, social support, peer mentoring, emotion regulation, expressive writing, cultural adaptation of interventions), well-being among cancer survivors (quality of life, adjustment, meaning, posttraumatic growth), Asian American cultural research (emotion regulation, social support, discrimination, and stigma), and understudied (young adult cancer survivors) and underserved populations (ethnic minorities, low SES). The candidate will have opportunities to learn about randomized controlled trial, mixed quantitative and qualitative research methods, community based participatory research methods, and biopsychosocial framework (stress biomarkers). 

The post-doctoral scholars will have opportunities to work on first authored manuscripts, to develop new studies and to learn about grant writing including career development grants, contribute to the scientific aspects (study design, data analysis, etc.) and implementation. The postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity to actively participate in several NCI funded studies on cancer prevention and control/health disparities. One fellow will primarily work on HPV vaccination among multi-ethnic groups and one will primarily work on psychosocial interventions among Asian American/Chinese American cancer survivors.

Applicants should send a cover letter stating research interests and experience, curriculum vitae, a list of two references, and up to two first-author reprint/writing sample(s) to Qian Lu, Ph.D., M.D. at (qlu at mdanderson.org) with the subject line “Postdoctoral Scholar Application”. The postdoctoral fellow position is a 1-2 year position, renewable upon mutual consent. The position opens immediately and we accept and review applications – and make hiring decisions – on a rolling basis, so apply as soon as possible. Starting date is negotiable. Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Qian Lu at (qlu@mdanderson.org ). 

This position comes with competitive salary (a minimum of $53,760/year) and generous health and other employment benefits. Travel support for attending conferences is also available. MDACC has extensive resources for post-doctoral scholars, such as weekly grand rounds, training workshops, grant writing workshops, writing assistance, library support, and statistical support. The cancer center ranks first in the number of National Cancer Institute grants in the nation and invested more than $902 million in research in Fiscal Year 2019. In 2021 MDACC was ranked the #1 Cancer Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report. 

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POSITION: Postdoctoral Fellow

ORGANIZATION: University of Missouri-Columbia

The Department of Health Sciences at the University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a postdoctoral fellow that is broadly trained in health services research, health policy, and/or health economics. The successful candidate will have opportunities to work with interdisciplinary teams on research projects in the areas of health disparity, rural health, health workforce, health care organization, health care economics and finance, comparative effectiveness research, health information technologies, health informatics, public health services and systems research, and heath policy analysis. This post-doctoral fellowship will be a two-year full-time position, with the second year of appointment renewal being contingent on the successful performance in the first year. 

Key responsibilities of the post-doctoral fellow will include:

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to inform the development and implementation of various research projects. 

• Obtain, critically appraise, and refine data from disparate sources and set up analytic files for data analysis. 

• Assist with collection of data (including quantitative and qualitative data) through various methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups). 

• Assemble research data, drawing insights and undertaking analyses under the guidance of supervisory faculty. 

• Work with the supervisory faculty to develop research proposals for grant submission, peer-reviewed manuscripts for journal publication, policy or research briefs for research dissemination towards policy/practice audience, and abstracts for conference presentation. 

• Participate in other activities of dissemination and translation of research findings into policy and practice. 

Qualifications: 

• A recent or expected Doctoral degree in Health Services Research, Health Policy, Health Economics (or Economics), Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, or other related disciplines. 

• Strong training and experiences in applying quantitative methods to analyzing large secondary datasets (e.g., claims data, EHR data, Census Bureau data, AHRQ data, CMS data, CDC data). 

• STATA (preferred) and/or SAS experience. 
• Excellent writing and communication skills. 
• Prior experience with peer-review publication. 
• Prior experience with grant proposal development and submission, preferred but not required. 

• Prior experience using geographic information system (GIS), preferred but not required. 

Potential training opportunities include:

• Individualized mentorship from a vibrant group of successful faculty to cultivate independent research scholarship. 

• Training in research methodology and various topical areas (e.g., health policy, rural health). 

• Collaborative, transdisciplinary approaches applied to the most pressing questions in the area of health care systems and health policy evaluation. 
• A multi-faceted career and professional development program. 
• Development, preparation, and submission of research grants to various funding agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, AHRQ, RWJF). 

To apply, please submit materials to shpdhs@health.missouri.edu and include:

• A cover Letter
• CV
• A writing sample
• Unofficial Transcripts from doctoral studies
• Three reference letters

Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experiences. For questions, contact The Department of Health Sciences at shpdhs@health.missouri.edu 

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POSITION: Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF)

ORGANIZATION: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 

AAAS places more than 250 fellows each year across all branches of federal government to learn first-hand about policymaking and use their knowledge and skills to address today’s most pressing societal challenges.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is the largest general scientific society in the world. The fellowship program offers hands-on opportunities to apply your scientific knowledge and technical skills to important societal challenges. As a fellow, you will serve a yearlong assignment in a selected area of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the federal government in Washington, D.C., enhancing your professional influence by tackling problems and participating in policy development and implementation.

To view the official program website: STPF Application | AAAS

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POSITION: Internships (Various)

ORGANIZATION: White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders Careers and Internships

WHIAANHPI offers full-time student volunteer internships year-round (spring, summer, and fall). Part-time applicants who can commit to at least 20 hours a week will be considered, although the Initiative prioritizes full-time applicants (32-40 hours a week). Internships will be based in Washington, DC, with the option to work remotely.

The Initiative is responsible for the implementation of President Joe Biden’s Executive Order 14031, dated May 28, 2021. Its purpose is to drive an ambitious whole-of-government agenda to advance equity, justice, and opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities. The Initiative is housed at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services within the Office for Civil Rights.

Interns at the Initiative are responsible for assisting the staff on a wide range of AA and NHPI issues and priorities, including addressing anti-Asian bias and hate, COVID-19 recovery, capacity building, civil rights, data disaggregation, economic development, education, health, language access, workforce diversity, and more. In addition, interns will help write policy memos and proposals, draft blogs, assist with communications and social media, help coordinate and staff events, and assist with outreach to national and local AA and NHPI organizations and leaders.

Applicants for intern positions must be undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a diploma, certificate, or degree-seeking student. Ideally, the candidate will already be familiar with AA and NHPI issues and have outstanding writing, research, communications, and computer skills.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying via the student volunteer program, email WHIAANHPI@hhs.gov  with the subject line “Internship Application for WHIAANHPI.” With your email include:

• Dates that you are available for the internship (minimum of 2 months)
• Location preference of your internship (Washington, DC; or remote)
• Resume
• A written statement that describes (1) an issue that affects the AA and NHPI community on a national level, (2) a strategy that you would implement at the Initiative to address that issue, and (3) the organizations and/or federal agencies with whom you would collaborate and why. The statement should be no more than one page, single-spaced in Times New Roman, 12 point font.

Note: If you are not accepted to this program, your application may be passed onto other federal agencies for consideration.

Deadlines:

Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 session deadlines to be announced

Note: Fall and Spring session applications by students on a quarter system will be considered on a rolling basis.

All applicants must be:

• At least 18 years of age
• Enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a degree-seeking program at an accredited academic institution
• Authorized to work in the United States
• All interns must go through a security background check.

A limited number of paid internships may be available (check USAJobs.gov for HHS “Pathways” internship postings), and we also encourage potential interns to seek course credit or funding through external programs. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

To view the official job posting: WHIAANHPI

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POSITION: Volunteer Abroad Program

ORGANIZATION: Unite For Sight’s Global Impact Corps

We hope to have an opportunity to work with you in Unite For Sight’s Global Impact Corps volunteer abroad program, which is available year-round. It’s not too late to participate this summer! Many of the program dates are nearly filled to capacity for the early summer months, so we encourage you to enroll as soon as possible. You’re welcome to participate for one or more weeks, and the participation options are entirely flexible. For example, we have many volunteers who participate for several weeks, while we have others who participate for many months, including up to a full year. 

Watch a 5-minute video about the Global Impact Corps experience.  Unite For Sight’s Global Impact Fellows are students and professionals who are interested in public health, international development, medicine, or social entrepreneurship. Fellows support, assist, and learn from Unite For Sight’s talented local partner doctors who have provided care to more than 2.9 million patients living in poverty during the past decade, including more than 109,000 sight-restoring surgeries. The local doctors are social entrepreneurs who are addressing complex public health issues, and Fellows gain a comprehensive understanding about the complexities and realities of delivering quality healthcare in resource-poor settings.

Unite For Sight is the only organization in the world that:

• is a healthcare delivery organization that also offers immersive global health opportunities for students and professionals;
• directly teaches the importance of supporting and assisting local professionals in their own social ventures to eliminate disparities in their communities and countries;
• develops comprehensive training materials in cultural competency, ethics, and global health best practices to prepare its Fellows for a high-impact and immersive experience.

Complete details and the online enrollment instructions can be seen here.

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POSITION: NYS Senate Graduate Fellowship Program

ORGANIZATION: NYS Senate

Below, please find links to information about the NYS Senate Graduate Fellowship Program. The deadline has been extended until May 14.

Applicants must have completed graduate studies at an accredited university prior to the beginning of the fellowship. Fellows work full-time and are expected to function as a regular staff member. The Senate Fellows stipend is $40,000 in addition to employee benefits. Fellows are not Senate employees for the purpose of accruing sick leave, vacation time or personal leave, but are instead enrollees of student programs under the authority of the Secretary of the Senate.

Because we are beyond the regular deadline, interested students should reach out to Program Director Nicholas Parrella at: students@nysenate.gov of their intention to apply ASAP.  

Website: https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/articles/2021/new-york-senate-graduate-fellowships 

Application: https://www.nysenate.gov/sites/default/files/article/attachment/graduate_legislative_fellowship_application_final.pdf 

Informational Brochure: https://www.nysenate.gov/sites/default/files/article/attachment/graduate_legislative_fellowship_program_brochure.pdf 

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