Global Health Short-term, Career, & Graduate School Ideas
Below are a few ideas and resources to explore for students interested in a career in Global Health
Graduate Programs
If you are interested in professional practice in the fields of public or global health, you might consider obtaining a degree such as a Master in Public Health (MPH), a Master in Health Administration (MHA), a Master in Health Care Management (MHCM), or a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH). These programs can be expensive, but there are scholarships, merit aid, and loan forgiveness options for many programs. ASPPH has a page about paying for degrees that might be helpful.
If you are interested in continuing in research in the fields of public or global health, you might consider obtaining a degree such as a Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) or a doctorate (PhD).
Here are some links to popular programs, listed alphabetically - mostly put here to give you a feel for what programs look like and what sorts of costs and financial aid options are available.
You can always check the rankings from US News & World Report to get more ideas.
| University | Website | FINANCES & AID |
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| Boston University | School of Public Health | Costs and aid |
| Emory University | Emory Rollins School of Public Health | Transparent cost documentation & ways to obtain financing including merit-based aid |
| Harvard University | T.H. Chan School of Public Health | Tuition and fees are listed along with a total cost calculator & financial aid info |
| Harvard for mid-career | For mid-career professionals: Blavatnik Institute Global Health & Social Medicine | |
| IUPUI | Fairbanks School of Public Health | Tuition; financing |
| Tulane | School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine | Tuition; financing & scholarships |
| University of California, Berkeley | UC Berkeley School for Public Health, Center for Global Health | Fees and financing/funding for graduate students |
| University of Michigan, Ann Arbor | School of Public Health | Tuition and fees; financing info |
| University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | Gillings School of Public Health | Tuition; |
| Yale University | School of Public Health | Tuition; financing |
Scholarships
"Public Health Scholarships" (published by Baylor University's Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences MPH online program). This resource guide covers scholarship application tips, as well as a list of scholarships available for eligible MPH students. Additionally, this guide includes scholarship options and resources for minority and international students in the public health field.
https://onlinegrad.baylor.edu/resources/public-health-scholarships/
Career & short term ideas
| Name of Employer | Job Title | Website |
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| Public Health Americorps | Americorps Position in Public Health | Americorps Website Link |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC Fellowships | CDC Fellowship Website |
| Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) | ORISE Fellow | Website Link |
| Pathfinder International | Senior Technical Advisor | Website Link |
| Pinal County Public Health Department | Public Health Data Analyst | Website Link |
| Power to Decide | Manager of Audience Engagement & Activation | Website Link |
| Recovery Cafe | Impact Manager | Website Link |
| Results for Development | Program Associate | Website Link |
| WaterSHED | Research & Learning Manager | Website Link |
| The Carter Center | Technical Advisor | Website Link |
| United Methodist Committee on Relief | Program Associate - International Disaster Relief | Website Link |
| University of California, Berkeley | Public health communications consultant | UC Berkeley Public Health Fellowships |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Population Health Fellow | UW Madison-Global Health Institute Website |
| Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University | Clinical Research Coordinator & Information Data Analyst | Website Link |
other SHORT-TERM OPPORTUNITIES
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Eck Institute for Global Health | University of Notre Dame |
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NIH POSTBACCALAUREATE INTRAMURAL RESEARCH TRAINING AWARD |
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Global Health Council Job Board |
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Idealist opportunity lists |
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Internship with Putnam Co health Communities thru Putnam Co Hospital |
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The Castle (Organization partners with public schools in Putnam County, IN to create a culture of Arts Integrated, Project-Based Learning) |
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Local Putnam County Schools |
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Internship at Reigenstrief Institute (Health Informatics and research organization) in Indianapolis |
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IU Health Bloomington: Positive Link |
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AMOS Global Health Practicum and Internship |
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Idealist.org Internship Opportunities |
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Idealist.org Volunteer Opportunities |
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Volunteer Match.org |
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Omprakash.org |
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Bipartisan Policy Center Internship Program |