Global Health Awards for Internships or Non-Research Projects

Global Health Studies at Yale invites applications to the Global Health Awards for Internships or Non-Research Projects.

The Program seeks to support students committed to global health as they take their first steps toward becoming practitioners, leaders and advocates in the field. Proposed projects should be connected to the student's personal and professional development in terms of strengthening relevant skills and gaining an understanding of how different players and approaches contribute to improving health worldwide. Students may develop projects in a variety of areas, including but not limited to practice, advocacy, or policy and management. Students must produce a written, oral, or visual report to disseminate the information gained from this internship or report, no later than three months after completion of this work.

Application Information: Please submit your application materials through this Student Grants Database.

Applicants are reminded that their proposed projects must be a full-time and exclusive occupation for a continuous period of 8 weeks or more in order to be eligible to receive this award. Award recipients must be at the location stated in their proposals for the duration of this period.

Important: Yale University policy requires that research projects involving human subjects be reviewed and approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) prior to the start of the study to ensure that the project meets University Policy and any other applicable regulations. If IRB review is required, fellowship funds will not be distributed to awardees until documentation of IRB approval or exemption is provided.

For projects and internships (non-research), your proposal should be 3-5 pages in length and should include:

• A detailed description of your proposed internship/project and your anticipated activities
• Your preparedness to conduct the proposed internship/project (relevant coursework, language abilities, knowledge and skill sets, etc.)
• The internship/project's potential contribution to the field of global health
• Site description (where and with whom will you be working?)
• How the project/internship relates to your personal and professional aspirations
• Any ethical considerations or anticipated challenges
• The name of your faculty mentor and a description of how they will be involved
• References to peer-reviewed literature are expected and do not count in the page limit

Please also include whether or not you are applying for the Leadership in Global Health Fellowship Program

In addition to the proposal, all applicants must provide:

• A proposed project budget which reflects projected costs for this summer experience, as well as a list of the other grants and fellowships for which the applicant has or intends to apply.
• A current one-page resume including significant extracurricular activities, work experience, awards and honors (one-page maximum, additional pages will be deleted).
• A letter of affiliation from your host institution or organization. If this letter is not available, applicants must provide a written statement of explanation.
• A letter of recommendation from your proposed research mentor (preferably a Yale faculty member) which addresses the applicant's qualifications to conduct the proposed internship/project, the scholarly merits of the proposal, and a plan for the supervision.
• A language evaluation, if required. (Please NOTE: A language evaluation is not required for projects in English-speaking countries. If you are traveling to a non-English speaking country and do not speak the language, in your proposal please address how you intend to accomplish your goals.)
• An unofficial copy of your Yale transcript
• Transcripts from Other Institutions: If applicable, unofficial transcripts from any institution attended, other than Yale, for post-secondary studies.

Currently enrolled juniors are eligible to apply. Sophomores may also apply, but receive second priority in project funding. Graduating seniors and seniors in the 5-year BA-BS/MPH Program are not eligible.