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POSITION: HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program – Fall Session
ORGANIZATION: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
*Fall Session Applications Open July 15-August 15*
HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program at the NYC Health Department is one of the oldest and largest public health traineeships in the country
For over 60 years, HRTP has provided the opportunity for undergraduate, graduate and professional school students to experience some of the real life challenges of public health. By working on current relevant public health issues under the close supervision and mentorship of experienced professionals, students apply classroom learning to practical problems in a closely matched practicum. In the process, they learn critical skills needed to excel in the field.
The goals of the program are:
- To orient students to the principles and practices of public health planning, research, administration and evaluation.
- To broaden students’ concept of public health by increasing their awareness of the needs, challenges and career opportunities in this field.
- To assist the Health Department in recruiting skilled, professional candidates with proven potential.
- During the summer, in addition to direct hands-on experience, interns are exposed to a rigorous curriculum of seminars, workshops, and other activities to broaden their understanding of how we promote the health of New Yorkers.
To learn more about applying, read Getting Started: An Instruction Guide for Student Applicants (PDF).
Sessions
HRTP operates in three sessions:
Summer Session: June–August
Full-time: Maximum 35 hours per week
Part-time: Minimum 20 hours per week
Fall Session*: September–December (Current Application Window)
Part-time only: Between 10 and 20 hours per week
Winter/Spring*: January–May
Part-time only: Between 10 and 20 hours per week
* NYC residency is required for these sessions.
Stipends
In many cases, financial support is available for HRTP students. HRTP does not provide funding for interns. It is the responsibility of the program to secure funding for their interns. Students who are unable to receive funding usually volunteer.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be enrolled as a matriculated undergraduate, graduate or professional student in a degree program at an accredited college or university in the U.S.
- Recent graduates are ineligible.
- Applicants must be in good academic standing (GPA above 3.0).
- Residency in NYC is required for the fall and winter/spring sessions. There are no residency restrictions for the summer session.
Apply Here: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login_saml/student_hrtp
Students are responsible to submit complete application packages by the deadline. Only completed applications will be considered.
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POSITION: Student Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: CUNY SPH CATCH (Center for Advanced Technology and Communication in Health)
CATCH is looking for student volunteers.
The mission of CATCH is to develop and implement new technologies and approaches (e.g., computer modeling, artificial intelligence (AI), Big Data, multimedia, social media) to help decision making in health and public health. This includes finding ways to help various decision makers, including product developers, health professionals, healthcare administrators, policymakers, and the general public better understand and communicate key issues.
CATCH is looking for support with examples, including:
- Designing, developing, running, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting results/outputs from computational models
- Preparing reports and manuscripts for publication
- Multimedia
- Graphic design
- Social media
- Data entry
Kindly email the below to CATCH@sph.cuny.edu:
- Your resume or CV
- Description of your interests
- Available days of the week and hours
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POSITION: Various Internships
ORGANIZATION: CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs
The City University of New York is pleased to offer several high impact internship opportunities based in public service learning. The programs below, listed with their projected program cycle timeline, are coordinated by the CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs:
Spring – Caucus CUNY Scholars Internship Program (Deadline: 1st Monday of December)
Fall – Women’s Public Service Internship Program (Deadline: 2nd Thursday in July)
Spring/Fall – NYC Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs (2 weeks prior to semester or prior to registration)
Each program will provide qualified students the opportunity to learn with the offices of selected legislators alongside an academic seminar. Each program has specific eligibility requirements and expectations. CUNY students who are interested in participating should first review the descriptions of the programs on the Edward T. Rogowsky Internship website: https://etrinternship.cuny.edu/sites/
The next step is to complete this Interest Form to connect with your Campus Faculty Coordinator for a conversation about your eligibility and registering for the internship seminar on campus. The Campus Faculty Coordinator (CFC) will review your transcript, provide the specifics of the the on-campus course, and provide recommendations for which internship experience is best for you at this time. The CFC will provide the application link.
To view the official posting: CUNY ETR Program Pre-Application Interest Form – Formstack
POSITION: The Division of Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development (DMCHWD) Internship
ORGANIZATION: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
The Division of Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development (DMCHWD) Internship, based in the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is designed to educate, engage, and support future leaders in Maternal and Child Health (MCH).
DMCHWD accepts applications from highly motivated graduate students in good standing at schools of public health or other health-related training programs in the United States.
DMCHWD Internship Application Package
Statement of Interest – Address the following (500-word max):
- What do you hope to gain from this MCH-focused internship experience, and how does this internship align with your career goals?
- How have your experiences shaped your definition of diversity? What does it mean for you to have a commitment to diversity? In your opinion, what is the purpose of promoting health equity over health equality?
- Have you been involved with any of DMCHWD’s graduate or undergraduate education programs? If so, please describe your involvement.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcript (most current)
Statement of Availability
- Include the months and days of the week available, total hours needed (if submitting as a university requirement), and any concurrent responsibilities.
- Include a statement confirming your understanding that you will need to travel to HRSA headquarters or a HRSA regional office 1-2 times at your own expense to complete the onboarding process for your internship.
- Example: Available January through May, 3-4 days per week, 300 total hours needed, working as a graduate research assistant 10 hours per week. If selected, I agree to gravel to xxx regional office to complete the onboarding process.
Applications should be received by 11:59 PM on:
- January 25, for Summer Internships
- DEADLINE EXTENDED – May 16, for fall internships
- September 25, for Winter/Spring Internships
Please send all application materials to Kaitlin Bagley at KBagley@hrsa.gov
To view the official posting: DMCHWD Internship
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POSITION: Policy Intern
ORGANIZATION: NYC Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU)
About PEU
The City of New York’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU) was created in 2015 to serve New Yorkers in historically underserved neighborhoods and connect them to key City services, using innovative methods of proactive outreach. PEU’s model has proven particularly critical in the midst of the global pandemic, a severe economic crisis, and now a challenging recovery. By combining proactive outreach, long term case management, and an interagency approach, PEU breaks down bureaucratic barriers to better serve those who are struggling with a range of hardships – from landlord harassment, homelessness, housing insecurity and eviction, to lack of health insurance, food insecurity, and much more.
PEU’s programs are delivered by four outreach teams:
- DemocracyNYC: Helps increase participation in elections and strengthen ties to government.
- GetCoveredNYC: Helps enroll New Yorkers in health insurance, including low- and no-cost coverage.
- Home Support Unit: Helps New Yorkers in homeless shelters find and move into permanent, stable housing.
- Tenant Support Unit: Helps keep tenants secure in their homes by connecting them to rent freeze and homeowner tax exemption programs, anti-eviction and repair resources, and access to NYC’s Right to Counsel program.
In addition to helping New Yorkers every day through core programs, PEU has been front and center of vital COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida recovery and relief efforts.
Job Description
PEU policy interns will work 25 hours per week and receive ongoing training in order to assist PEU’s Policy Director and PEU’s outreach teams, while building professional skills.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Scanning and compiling daily media reports for stories relevant to PEU’s core work
- Researching and tracking relevant pending legislation
- Compiling lists of resources for clients
- Entering, tracking and analyzing data
- Joining team meetings and program planning sessions
- Supporting outreach efforts to New Yorkers through remote outreach tactics, including peer-to-peer texting, phone-banking and relational organizing
- Assisting staff with special projects Qualifications
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment
- Willingness to learn, adapt and problem solve
- Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
This internship pays $22/hr and is slated to begin ASAP.
To apply, upload your resume and a cover letter into this application form.
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POSITION: Emerging Scholars Program
ORGANIZATION: Healthy Neighborhoods Research Consortium (HNRC)
2023 Emerging Scholars Call for Applications
The Healthy Neighborhood Study (HNS) is launching the Emerging Scholars Program to provide an opportunity for community scholars, early career researchers, and doctoral students dedicated to Participatory Action Research (PAR) to receive research support for a project using HNS data, tools, and/or PAR methods. Successful applicants will receive a stipend as well as professional development opportunities including mentorship on PAR methods from our consortium of partners, access to HNS data and tools, and the chance to work in a collaborative environment comprising the cohort of other emerging scholars dedicated to PAR and the HNS research consortium.
Background on the Healthy Neighborhood Study (HNS)
HNS is a project of the Healthy Neighborhoods Research Consortium (HNRC), a partnership of residents, grassroots community organizations, academic and non-profit institutions, and state government agencies. HNS is a longitudinal, multi-site PAR study exploring the relationship between different forces of neighborhood change (including transit-oriented development and climate change) and community health in nine gentrifying neighborhoods in the Boston metropolitan area. The HNS PAR process centers individuals with lived experiences of neighborhood change and its impacts on health to co-create knowledge in service of action. We are committed to action that advances social justice and health equity, and which shifts power to those most affected by unjust social structures. Our PAR approach grounds HNS in the insights and lived experiences of community residents most affected by gentrification and other forms of neighborhood change, such as climate change, as well as involving residents in all aspects of study design and analysis. The HNS PAR process comprises five phases: 1) scoping: building relationships and setting goals and expectations; 2) knowledge exchange and research design; 3) training; 4) data collection; and 5) data analysis. These phases are described in detail in Arcaya et al. (2018).
HNS and the Emerging Scholars Program are supported by a research award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
The Emerging Scholars Program
Program Goal: The goal of the Emerging Scholars Program is to create a network of early-stage scholars and scholars in training whose research uses PAR methods to inform and influence policy and social action at the individual, community, or policy-level.
How it works: Emerging Scholars enter the program with a research proposal that is of mutual interest and value (details on what we consider of mutual interest are provided on page 5) to the scholar, their community partner, and the HNRC to use HNS-generated research questions, survey data, research tools, data collection instruments, or PAR methods as part of a research project. Projects require a partnership with a community organization proposed by the scholar, or with the HNRC as their community partner. Emerging Scholars may use methods that are community-based and participatory, PAR, or non-PAR.
Examples of eligible research projects include:
- Using HNS PAR methods to initiate or advance a PAR research project with a community-based partner identified by the emerging scholar;
- Analyzing HNS data with the HNRC serving as the community partner;
- Adding HNS survey modules to an ongoing research project, with either a scholar-identified community partner or in partnership with the HNRC; or
- Other projects that advance HNS research or make use of HNS resources through a community-engaged approach.
The HNRC provides regular and structured opportunities for Emerging Scholars to meet with each other as a cohort, and to interact with the HNRC to a) receive advice and guidance about project progress; b) deepen their awareness of PAR practice; and c) build their network of PAR-focused colleagues. Scholars participate in the program for a 1-year period.
Eligibility Criteria
The Emerging Scholars program is open nationally to the following applicants:
- Researchers who, if awarded this funding, intend to remain connected to the HNRC and PAR community of practice after the completion of their fellowship AND
- Self-identify as at least one of the following categories of emerging scholars:
- Students enrolled in a doctoral program (nonclinical, research-focused) and have completed all of their doctoral research methods courses (i.e., have passed their qualifying exams or equivalent milestone to become doctoral candidates). Specifically, we are recruiting doctoral students from a variety of disciplines and fields (e.g., urban planning, social work, sociology, economics, public administration) who are training to be researchers;
- Early Career Researchers (e.g., Postdoctoral Fellows, Research Scientists, Assistant Professors) who have completed their doctoral program less than 10 years prior; and/or
- Community Scholars, who are trained in research methods, their primary job responsibility requires them to conduct research or work with data, and currently work with a community-based organization or will work with HNRC as their partner.
Applications are due on Monday, August 29, 2022, by 11:59 pm EST.
To learn more: Emerging Scholars Program
To view the official program website: Emerging Scholars Program
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POSITION: Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
ORGANIZATION: National Science Foundation (NSF)
The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education.
The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education. The GRFP provides three years of support over a five-year fellowship period for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education. NSF actively encourages women, persons who are members of groups historically underrepresented in STEM, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
NSF GRFP was established to recruit and support individuals who demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions in STEM. Thus, NSF especially encourages applications from undergraduate seniors and Bachelor’s degree-holders interested in pursuing research-based graduate study in STEM. First- and second-year graduate students in eligible STEM fields and degree programs are also encouraged to apply.
To view the official job posting: Graduate Research Fellowship Program
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POSITION: Senior & Junior Commissioned Corps Officer Student Training and Extern Programs
ORGANIZATION: Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service
Senior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program – Jul 31
SRCOSTEP training and extern positions are available to individuals who are enrolled as full-time students in certain health professions programs with at least 8 months of educational commitment remaining in the final year. Applicants in: medical laboratory scientist, nurse, nurse practitioner*, pharmacy, physical therapist, physician assistant. Nurse practitioner applicants who already possess a qualifying BSN degree are not eligible for this program.
Junior Commissioned Corps Officer Student Training and Extern Program – Jul 31
JRCOSTEP training and extern positions are available to students who have completed at least 1 year of study in a master’s or doctoral program or at least 2 years of study in a professionally accredited baccalaureate program in specific health disciplines. Effective immediately JRCOSTEP will begin accepting prescreen questionnaires and applications from students in the specific areas of study: engineer, environmental health, pharmacy and nurse.
To learn more: Students | Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service (usphs.gov)
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POSITION: Postdoctoral Health Equity Fellowship
ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
A fellowship opportunity is available with the Office of Health Equity of the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. The postdoctoral fellow will receive training from NCHHSTP Office of Health Equity mentors in developing and implementing research projects that inform the development of effective strategies and interventions to reduce disparities in HIV, other STDs, TB and viral hepatitis and improve school health among one or more disproportionately affected populations.
Please be advised that ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS ARE FORWARDED for review. Ensure you have completed all requirements before submission.
APPLY HERE: Postdoctoral Health Equity Fellowship
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POSITION: Steven M. Teutsch Prevention Effectiveness (PE) Fellowship
ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC Steven M. Teutsch Prevention Effectiveness (PE) Fellowship, a post-doctoral research fellowship, addresses public health demand for quantitative policy analysis, health economics-based inquiry, and integrative health services research. With each new class, the PE Fellowship builds a cadre of quantitative policy analysts whose research provides decision makers at CDC, congress, and non-governmental agencies vital information for allocating and using resources to maximize the impact of their public health programs.
As of 2021, the CDC Steven M. Teutsch Prevention Effectiveness Fellowship is offering an optional track within the fellowship: the Analytics and Modeling Track. Fellows in this track will develop their knowledge of modeling and other related subjects such as decision analysis, outbreak response, advanced econometrics, data visualization, machine learning, and the use of software. For more information about this track and how to apply, please visit the Analytics and Modeling Track webpage.
While most of the learning occurs in the field, the PE Fellowship sponsors a core set of didactic trainings that focus on five competency domains:
- Analysis and assessment
- Foundations for leadership
- Interpersonal and professional communication skills
- Policy analysis
- Public health science and practice
A core value of prevention effectiveness involves considering economic issues when evaluating public health policy. The collective experience in quantitative policy analysis and capability with considering economic issues provides communities across the nation with the information and tools needed to protect health through disease prevention, health promotion, and health threat preparedness.
PE Fellows participate in studies to assess the effectiveness of prevention strategies. They assist CDC programs with developing the capacity to carry out economic assessments and control policies in both domestic and international settings. PE Fellows will also expand standardized methods and policies for assisting with economic studies and provide assistance with study design, data management, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of results, and policy formulation. To accomplish these prevention effectiveness activities and functions, PE Fellows will:
- Provide leadership for new and innovative approaches to studying the economics of prevention and health promotion activities including, but not limited to, cost studies, cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, resource allocation, quantitative policy analysis of health system studies, and disease models.
- Write protocols describing standard practices for designing, implementing, and presenting studies that outline the economic impact of proposed policies and legislation. PE Fellows will also provide leadership and technical assistance for the implementation of study protocols in research settings and in collaboration with other national and international organizations.
- Collaborate with program managers and subject matter experts to prepare and disseminate research findings and participate in applying and translating those findings to prevention activities.
- Provide accelerated data analysis and evaluation during CDC’s emergency activities to relay high quality information necessary for experts to make critical decisions.
- Serve as subject matter expert for economic and quantitative policy analysis within the assigned CDC program. In this role, PE Fellows will provide advice to, and consult with, senior scientists and a variety of individuals, groups, and organizations about economic evaluation and quantitative policy analysis for disease control and prevention.
Applications open in September.
To view the official job posting: Prevention Effectiveness (PE) Fellowship
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POSITION: Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program (PHIFP)
ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Public health informatics is the systematic application of knowledge about systems that capture, manage, analyze and use information to improve population-level health outcomes.
PHIFP is a 2-year, competency-based training program in public health informatics. Fellows are placed in assignments at centers, institutes, and offices (CIO’s) across CDC as well as at other federal, state, and local public health departments where they engage in experiential training to enhance the agency’s informatics workforce.
The following list includes routine tasks for PHIFP fellows:
- Working with teams involved in research and development of public health information systems.
- Conducting informatics evaluations on complex public health information systems.
- Contributing to CDC’s emergency response activities.
- Providing technical assistance to state and local health departments and international public health agencies through short-term assignments, or Info-Aids.
PHIFP aims to provide robust informatics capacity primarily to CDC, but also to other public health organizations. This fellowship:
- Provides extensive training and experience preparing professionals to solve cutting-edge public health issue using computer science, data science, and information technology.
- Ensures that fellows experience a training curriculum that consists of 90% on-the job training and 10% coursework in informatics, data science, and public health.
- Allows fellows to improve the implementation of information systems and conduct informatics evaluation.
Application opens in August.
To view the official job posting: Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program (PHIFP)
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POSITION: Preventive Medicine Residency and Fellowship (PMR/F)
ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Physicians seeking board certification in General Preventive Medicine and Public Health should apply for the Preventive Medicine Residency while veterinarians, nurses, or other health professionals with an MPH should apply for the Fellowship.
PMR/F participants are selected from among highly qualified applicants drawn to public health and interested in developing their leadership and management skills in an experiential learning environment as evidenced by:
It is desirable that PMR/F applicants have applied epidemiology experience similar to that of a tier-2 mid-level epidemiologist according to CDC’s competencies for applied epidemiologists in governmental public health agencies. All applicants will be asked to describe their experience to qualify for the track they are applying for (500 word limit for each area).
A demonstrated interest in public health work through the course selection in their academic transcripts, research or dissertation (if applicable), and prior experiences with governmental or non-governmental public health agencies
Varied experiences in applied epidemiology in different topical areas and geographic placements in the U.S.
A record of high academic achievement, teamwork, innovation, and leadership
Applicants to either the Residency or Fellowship must meet the following criteria:
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Attend orientation in Atlanta, Georgia, in July
If seeking employment at CDC in an Early-career track, applicants must relocate for their assignments. Individuals with prior experience at a state or local health department will be assigned to a CDC location. Individuals with prior experience at the federal level will be assigned to a state or local health department
Application Deadline is July 31, 2022
To view the official job posting: Preventive Medicine Residency and Fellowship (PMR/F)
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