UM SPH Giving Opportunities

By Department	By Area of Interest
School of Public Health (schoolwide funds)	Student Support
Biostatistics	Faculty Support
Environmental Health Sciences	Program Support
Epidemiology	Facilities
Health Behavior & Health Education
Health Management & Policy

Student Support

The University of Michigan School of Public Health is truly changing the world by training public health specialists who work in more than 100 countries. By offering your support to UM SPH graduate students through scholarships, internships and student awards, the school is able to attract the brightest minds in a diverse population. Our dedicated students become the leaders & best with your support.

School of Public Health Student Support

School of Public Health Fund 362874
Fund to provide unrestricted support for scholarships, program development and support for special projects, at the discretion of the Dean.
Center for Global Public Health 319120
Funding for international public health internships and projects.
Dean's Advisory Board Fellowship 312705
Fellowship for students earning a degree at the School of Public Health.
Emeritus Faculty Scholarship 312703
Scholarship assistance for students earning a degree in any established programs at UM SPH.
Ronald M. Davis Preventive Medicine Residency Scholarship 313533
Scholarship assistance for physician graduate students who are obtaining their MPH through the Preventive Medical Residency Program.
Mary Angela DiGiovanni Student Fund 307972
Support for students in field experience related to disaster preparedness or helping communities in need, in memory of an SPH student.
Kamilah Neighbors Internship Fund 315866
Support Summer Enrichment Program or SPH degree student each year in an internship placement related to reducing racial/ethnic disparities in child mental health services.
PHSAD Alumni Scholarship 363976
Scholarship assistance for public health students who are members of PHSAD.
Reproductive & Women's Health Fund 575253
Support for summer internships in reproductive and women's health.
Risk Science Center Fellowship 310957
Need or Merit-based fellowship for students studying the science of risk and communication.
John H. Romani Award 795814
Biennial award for an outstanding UM SPH alumnus/alumna
Marvin and Harriet Selin Scholarship 575076
Scholarship assistance for students in honor of "Marv", assistant dean for UM SPH.
MaryFran R. Sowers Fund in Women's Health 320885
Support for the Center for Integrated Approaches to Complex Diseases (CIACD), including support for graduate education, junior faculty research, and programming.
SPH Fund for Internships in Applied Public Health 575322
Support for student interns in all types of public health organizations.
Myron and Isabel Wegman Scholarship 797216
Scholarship fund in honor of M. Wegman, M.D., a former Dean and tireless advocate for public health and mentor to many public health professionals.

Biostatistics Scholarships/Support

Biostatistics Student Development Fund 367620
Fund to support flexible professional development for biostatistics students.
Richard G. Cornell Scholarship 707545
Scholarship assistance to students in Biostatistics in honor of retired professor Richard G. Cornell.
Kshirsagar/Wolfe Endowed Scholarship 572050
Scholarship to a full-time biostatistics student of financial need and academic merit.
Richard and Betty Remington Memorial Scholarship 731194
Support for students studying for a degree in biostatistics.
Martin Spoor Fund for Training in Clinical Research 312337
Support for students in need of academic financial assistance who are studying clinical research design and analysis.

Environmental Health Sciences Scholarships/Support

EHS Scholarship/Award 307047
Scholarship support to help recruit and develop the best environmental health sciences students.
Walter Block Fund in Nutrition 308461
Award to recognize the outstanding nutrition student(s) each year.
Warren Cook Prize 312560
Award for industrial health students who demonstrate professional promise and strong leadership.
Gerald J. Keeler Fund for Scholarship in Environmental Health Science 318732
Scholarship to support multi-disciplinary work at UM in the area of air pollution and health.
Robert H. Gray Scholarship in Environmental Health Sciences 319228
Scholarships for incoming degree students in EHS who demonstrate fincancial need.
Herbert Cornish Student Travel Fund 307605
Fund to provide assistance to students for travel to professional meetings, honoring pioneering toxicology professor Herbert H. Cornish.
Susan A. Crawford Scholarship 575420
Scholarships for master's or doctoral students enrolled in the Environmental Health Sciences degree program.
Maxine Moore Forsyth Human Nutrition Scholarship 756612
Scholarship support for worthy students studying human nutrition.
William Gibson Memorial Fund 323960
Annual award to recognize an outstanding student in the field of environmental health sciences.

Epidemiology Scholarships/Support

Epidemiology Scholarship 308841
Scholarship fund to help recruit and develop the best epidemiology students.
Gordon & Sarah Seiss Brown Fund 300826
Fund for books, journals, and computer software for use by epidemiology students.
Jan deVries Memorial Scholarship 792128
Annual award to an outstanding epidemiology/international health student.
MAC-EPID Fund 315579
To support research & training in the evolution, ecology, pathogenesis & transmission of infectious diseases.
Thomas Francis, Jr. Lecture and Scholarship 710540
Support for an annual distinguished lecture and student in epidemiology.
Higashi Memorial Fund 307189
Support for research training of students in epidemiology in honor of Dr. Gene Higashi, who dedicated his life to parasitology, immunology and comparative pathology.
Kathleen Hoyi Memorial Scholarship 570400
Scholarship to a second year or doctoral student with high achievement in gene mapping and prevention of breast cancer.
U-M KECC Fund 320427
Facilitates the research, education, collaboration and operation of the UM Kidney Epidemiology Cost Center (KECC) and its faculty, staff, postdocs and students.
H. F. Maassab Student Award 794505
Support for student research and presentation in the field of viral respiratory diseases, in honor of "John" Maassab, inventor of FluMist™.
MaryFran R. Sowers Fund in Women's Health 320885
Support for the Center for Integrated Approaches to Complex Diseases (CIACD), including support for graduate education, junior faculty research, and programming.
Francis E. Payne Fellowship 575334
Fellowship support for up to two doctoral students per year, recognizing outstanding scholarship in doctoral research study, honoring former faculty member Francis Payne..
David Schottenfeld, M.D. Endowed Scholarship 572002
Scholarship support for graduate education in epidemiology.
Dave Striffler Fund in Dental Public Health 333090
Scholarship assistance for students studying dental public health.

Health Behavior & Health Education Scholarships/Support

HBHE Scholarship 308694
Scholarship to support exceptional students in field placements and tuition.
Marshall H. Becker Scholarship 701861
Scholarship assistance for students focused on health behavior issues.
Lawren H. Daltroy Memorial 570690
Support for doctoral students focusing on provider/patient communication.
Janz Memorial Fund 302503
Support for students, programs, and teaching, in honor of the memory of Richard Janz.
Mabel Rugen Fund 795862
Support for young researchers and doctoral students to further interdisciplinary studies in health education.
George B. Simmons Fund 303424
Support for students in the field of international family planning and reproductive health.
Scott K. Simonds Scholarship 571939
Scholarship in honor of emeritus faculty member Dr. Simonds to support students in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education.
Florence and Irving Zeitz Social Justice Internship Fund 736501
Support for students who reflect a strong dedication to equity and human rights in their field work.

Health Management & Policy Scholarships/Support

HMP Scholarship 307568
Scholarship fund for the best and brightest students competing in the study of health management and policy.
Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund in Health Management & Policy 571613
Scholarship assistance for students with financial need who are top performers.
S.J. Axelrod/Eugene Feingold Memorial Scholarship 790675
Annual scholarship for economically disadvantaged students who demonstrate academic excellence and the values of helping the underserved.
Frederick J. Barten Scholarship 575153
Scholarship award for students demonstrating leadership potential and the ability to contribute to health administration.
Avedis Donabedian Memorial Scholarship 575478
Scholarship assistance for doctoral or master's candidates working in the areas of quality and monitoring of health services, which honors a pioneer in this field.
John R. Griffith Fund 712380
Merit-based annual scholarships to honor Professor John Griffith for his dedication to students.
John R. Griffith Scholarship 316296
Scholarship in honor of John Griffith for incoming and current HMP students who demonstrate a need for support.
HMP International Student Fund 311950
Support for international students studying in the department of Health Management & Policy.
HMP Student Leadership Fund 312727
Support for professional development and leadership opportunities for students.
Willard H. Johnson Scholarship 307028
Scholarship assistance for a student based on academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to health care.
C. William Steeler Scholarship 364284
Scholarship support for students interested in improving health conditions through grassroots community involvement. The fund honors the untimely death of "Bill" a tireless Native American healthcare professional.
Warden Family Fellowship Endowment 571788
Fund to provide supplemental graduate educational support to students in the department of Health, Management and Policy.
The Jack Wheeler HSOP Discretionary Fund 320435
Facilitates the research, education, collaboration and operation of Health Services and Organizational Policy students and faculty.
Ken and Pat Warner Endowed Fellowship 571783
Fellowship support based on merit for students in Health, Management and Policy who emphasize public health policy in their studies.
Brenda Zimm-Oscar Memorial Fund 366260
Scholarship for a student who has achieved academic excellence and demonstrated a commitment to his/her community.

Faculty Support

Being in the vanguard of public health institutions in the U.S. takes strong support of our outstanding faculty. Faculty support, traditionally given in the form of an endowed faculty position is critical to both attracting and keeping top-notch professionals. These professionals form the backbone of the school's reputation and output.

To ask about endowing faculty positions please contact the Office of Development & Alumni Relations at 734-764-8093 or sph.giving@umich.edu.

Program Support

The number of relevant research initiatives being conducted by the faculty and graduates through the School of Public Health is astounding. Entrepreneurial studies and projects coordinated by UM SPH faculty are helping guide our national health agenda, and paired with several university-wide centers gives UM SPH a global reach. For a complete list of research projects, centers and other innovative programs, visit Centers & Initiatives.

Center for Law, Ethics, and Health 310274
Program support for empirical research examining the impact of law on the delivery of health care and public health services.
Center for Global Public Health 319120
Funding for international public health internships and projects.
Center for Managing Chronic Disease 308874
Support for the research and dissemination of critical information about the management of chronic diseases such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, and cancer.
Center for Value-based Insurance Design (V-BID) 311182
Support for engaging in the design, evaluation and promotion of health insurance products to improve health outcomes and manage costs.
Detroit Community-Academic Urban Research Center (URC) 310815
Program support for the URC's work in understanding the social and physical environmental determinants of health, and to help reduce health inequities in Detroit through coordination, intervention and policy change.
Griffith Leadership Center in Health Management & Policy (GLC) 307592
Promote and support life-long leadership excellence in health management and policy by strengthening connections among practitioners, research, and teaching.
Life Sciences and Society Program(LSS) 308451
Program support for LSS which provides leadership, education, and community discernment on ethical issues in science.
University of Michigan Risk Science Center (UMRSC) 312051
Program support for evidence-based risk assessment and communication.

Facilities

UM SPH built a new facility whose design matches the academic excellence UM is known for internationally. Significantly upgraded science labs, additional teaching and community space, and technology upgrades have transformed this interconnected, collaborative and highly sophisticated public health program. Naming opportunities are available for the school, conference rooms, and study areas to honor an individual or a group, and to help maintain this unique environment. Contact the Office of Development and Alumni Relations for details.

School of Public Health Building Fund 367226
Support for the upkeep and enhancement of the School of Public Health buildings.

School of Public Health (all school-wide funds)

School of Public Health Fund 362874
Fund to provide unrestricted support for scholarships, program development and support for special projects, at the discretion of the Dean.
Center for Global Public Health 319120
Funding for international public health internships and projects.
Dean's Advisory Board Fellowship 312705
Fellowship for students earning a degree at the School of Public Health.
Emeritus Faculty Scholarship 312703
Scholarship assistance for students earning a degree in any established programs at UM SPH.
Ronald M. Davis Preventive Medicine Residency Scholarship 313533
Scholarship assistance for physician graduate students who are obtaining their MPH through the Preventive Medical Residency Program.
Mary Angela DiGiovanni Student Fund 307972
Support for students in field experience related to disaster preparedness or helping communities in need, in memory of SPH student, Angela DiGiovanni.
Life Science and Society Program (LSS) 308451
Program support for LSS which provides leadership, education, and community discernment on ethical issues in science.
Kamilah Neighbors Internship Fund 315866
Support Summer Enrichment Program or SPH degree student each year in an internship placement related to reducing racial/ethnic disparities in child mental health services.
PHSAD Alumni Scholarship 363976
Scholarship assistance for public health students who are members of PHSAD.
Reproductive & Women's Health Fund 575253
Support for summer internships in reproductive and women's health.
Risk Science Center Fellowship 310957
Need or Merit-based fellowship for students studying the science of risk and communication.
John H. Romani Award 795814
Biennial award for an outstanding UM SPH alumnus/alumna.
School of Public Health Building Fund 367226
Support for the upkeep and enhancement of the School of Public Health buildings.
Marvin and Harriet Selin Scholarship Fund 575076
Scholarship assistance for students in honor of "Marv", assistant dean for UM SPH
SEP Annual Fund 308045
Support for the annual Summer Enrichment Program using health care internships to educate undergraduates interested in eliminating health disparities.
SEP Perpetuity Fund 570751
Endowment to secure the future of the Summer Enrichment Program and its goal of training leaders interested in eliminating health disparities.
SPH Innovation Fund 317528
Provide SPH faculty or doctoral students support for innovative research not yet ready for other traditional sources of funding.
SPH Fund for Internships in Applied Public Health 575322
Support for student interns in all types of public health organizations..
University of Michigan Risk Science Center (UMRSC) 312051
Program support for evidence-based risk assessment and communication.
Myron and Isabel Wegman Scholarship 797216
Scholarship fund in honor of M. Wegman, M.D., a former Dean and tireless advocate for public health and mentor to many public health professionals.

Biostatistics

Biostatistics Student Development Fund 367620
Fund to support flexible professional development for Biostatistics students.
Richard G. Cornell Scholarship 707545
Scholarship assistance to students in biostatistics in honor of retired professor Richard G. Cornell.
Kshirsagar/Wolfe Endowed Scholarship 572050
Scholarship to a full-time biostatistics student of financial need and academic merit.
Richard and Betty Remington Memorial Scholarship 731194
Support for students studying for a degree in biostatistics.
Martin Spoor Fund for Training in Clinical Research 312337
Support for students in need of academic financial assistance who are studying clinical research design and analysis.

Environmental Health Sciences

Environmental Health Sciences Department Fund 330560
Fund to support the department's innovative programs and projects for faculty and students.
EHS Scholarship/Award 307047
Scholarship support to help recruit and develop the best environmental health sciences students.
Isadore Bernstein Fund 790876
Support for a biennial educational symposium focusing on environmental health issues, especially risk appraisal and analysis.
Walter Block Fund in Nutrition 308461
Award to recognize the outstanding nutrition student(s) each year.
Warren Cook Prize 312560
Award for an industrial health student who demonstrates professional promise and strong leadership.
Herbert Cornish Student Travel Fund 307605
Fund to provide assistance to students for travel to professional meetings, honoring pioneering toxicology professor Herbert H. Cornish.
Susan A. Crawford Scholarship 575420
Scholarships for masters or PhD students enrolled in the Environmental Health Sciences degree program.
Gerald J. Keeler Fund for Scholarship in Environmental Health Science 318732
Scholarship to support multi-disciplinary work at UM in the area of air pollution and health.
Robert H. Gray Scholarship in Environmental Health Sciences 319228
Scholarships for incoming degree students in EHS who demonstrate fincancial need.
Maxine Moore Forsyth Human Nutrition Scholarship 302968
Scholarship support for worthy students studying human nutrition.
William Gibson Memorial Fund 323960
Annual award to recognize an outstanding student in the field of environmental health sciences.
Industrial Hygiene Fund 304898
Program support for the industrial hygiene program within Environmental Health Sciences.
Toxicology Development Fund 363074
Fund to support the Toxicology Program.

Epidemiology

Epidemiology Gift Fund 318480
Fund to support the department's innovative programs and projects for faculty and students.
Epidemiology Scholarship 308841
Scholarship fund to help recruit and develop the best epidemiology students.
Blackerby Lectureship 702210
Support for a lecture program in dental public health.
Gordon & Sarah Seiss Brown Fund 300826
Fund for books, journals, and computer software for use by epidemiology students.
Jan deVries Memorial Scholarship 792128
Annual award to an outstanding epidemiology/international health student.
MAC-EPID Fund 315579
To support research & training in the evolution, ecology, pathogenesis & transmission of infectious diseases.
Thomas Francis, Jr. Lecture and Scholarship 710540
Support for an annual distinguished lecture and student in epidemiology.
Gundkunst Lecture 325400
Support for a lecture every two years by a distinguished epidemiology professional.
Higashi Memorial Fund 307189
Support for research training of students in epidemiology in honor of Dr. Gene Higashi, who dedicated his life to parasitology, immunology and comparative pathology.
Kathleen Hoyi Memorial Scholarship 570400
Scholarship to a second year or doctoral student with high achievement in gene mapping and prevention of breast cancer.
U-M KECC Fund 320427
Facilitates the research, education, collaboration and operation of the UM Kidney Epidemiology Cost Center (KECC) and its faculty, staff, postdocs and students.
H. F. Maassab Student Award 794505
Student award to support research and presentation in the field of viral respiratory diseases, in honor of "John" Maassab, inventor of FluMist™.
MaryFran R. Sowers Fund in Women's Health 320885
Support for the Center for Integrated Approaches to Complex Diseases (CIACD), including support for graduate education, junior faculty research, and programming.
Francis E. Payne Fellowship 575334
Fellowship support for up to two doctoral students per year, recognizing outstanding scholarship in doctoral research study, honoring former faculty member Francis Payne.
David Schottenfeld, M.D. Endowed Scholarship 572002
Scholarship support for graduate education in epidemiology.
Dave Striffler Fund in Dental Public Health 333090
Scholarship assistance for students studying dental public health.

Health Behavior and Health Education

HBHE Alumni Gift Fund 303875
Fund to provide support for special student and faculty projects.
HBHE Scholarship 308694
Scholarship to support exceptional students in field placements and tuition.
Marshall H. Becker Scholarship 701861
Scholarship assistance for students focused on health behavior issues.
Center for Managing Chronic Disease 308874
Program support for the research and dissemination of critical information about the management of chronic diseases such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, and cancer.
Lawren H. Daltroy Memorial Fund 570690
Support for doctoral students focusing on provider/patient communication.
Detroit Community-Academic Urban Research Center 310815
Program support for the URC's work in understanding the social and physical environmental determinants of health, and to help reduce health inequities in Detroit through coordination, intervention and policy change.
Janz Memorial Fund 302503
Support for students, programs, and teaching, in honor of the memory of Richard Janz.
Mabel Rugen Fund 795862
Support for young researchers and doctoral students to further interdisciplinary studies in health education.
George B. Simmons Fund 303424
Support for students in the field of international family planning and reproductive health.
Scott K. Simonds Scholarship 571939
Scholarship in honor of emeritus faculty member Dr. Simonds to support students in the department of Health Behavior and Health Education.
Florence and Irving Zeitz Social Justice Internship 736501
Support for students who reflect a strong dedication to equity and human rights in their field work.

Health Management and Policy

HMP Alumni Gift Fund 795567
Special project support for the HMP Department.
HMP Scholarship 307568
Scholarship fund for the best and brightest students competing in the study of health management and policy.
Alumni Endowed Scholarship In Health Management & Policy 571613
Scholarship assistance for students with financial need who are top performers.
S.J. Axelrod/Eugene Feingold Memorial Scholarship 790675
Annual scholarship for economically disadvantaged students who demonstrate academic excellence and the values of helping the underserved.
Frederick J. Barten Scholarship 575153
Scholarship award for students demonstrating leadership potential and the ability to contribute to health administration.
Center for Law, Ethics, and Health 310274
Program support for empirical research examining the impact of law on the delivery of health care and public health services.
Center for Value-based Insurance Design 311182
Support for engaging in the design, evaluation and promotion of health insurance products to improve health outcomes and manage costs.
Class of '76 Lecture 570385
Support for a topical lecture in hospital administration, in honor of Professor John Griffith.
Avedis Donabedian Memorial Scholarship 575478
Scholarship assistance for doctoral or master's candidates working in the areas of quality and monitoring of health services, which honors a pioneer in this field.
John R. Griffith Fund 712380
Merit-based annual scholarships to honor professor John Griffith for his dedication to students.
John R. Griffith Scholarship 316296
Scholarship in honor of John Griffith for incoming and current HMP students who demonstrate a need for support.
Griffith Leadership Center in Health Management & Policy (GLC) 307592
Promote and support life-long leadership excellence in health management and policy by strengthening connections among practitioners, research, and teaching.
HMP Student Leadership Fund, 312727
Support for professional development and leadership opportunities for students.
Willard H. Johnson Scholarship 307028
Scholarship assistance for a student, based on academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to health care.
Jelinek Fund for Global Experience 572272
Support for global internships in the Department of Health Management and Policy.
UM Tobacco Research Network (UMTRN) Gift Funds 317213
Support for the UMTRN research project, which helps accelerate progress toward reduction in tobacco addiction and its debilitating health consequences.
Walter J. McNerney Leadership Award 365929
Award to support innovative research and its applications, in honor of a pioneer in health care.
C. William Steeler Scholarship 364284
Scholarship support for students interested in improving health conditions through grassroots community involvement. The fund honors the untimely death of "Bill" a tireless Native American healthcare professional.
Warden Family Fellowship Endowment 571788
Fund to provide supplemental graduate educational support to students in the department of Health, Management and Policy.
The Jack Wheeler HSOP Discretionary Fund 320435
Facilitates the research, education, collaboration and operation of Health Services and Organizational Policy students and faculty.
Ken and Pat Warner Endowed Fellowship 571783
Fellowship support based on merit for students in Health, Management and Policy who emphasize public health policy in their studies.
Brenda Zimm-Oscar Memorial Fund 366260
Scholarship for a student who has achieved academic excellence and demonstrated a commitment to his/her community.

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How to Contact Us

Telephone: 734-764-8093; Fax: 734-763-5455, sph.giving@umich.edu

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Gail McCulloch, Director of Development & Alumni Relations: gailmcc@umich.edu

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