Global Health Internship Funding Request for Proposals
The Global Public Health (GPH) Initiative in the School of Public Health supports student research, service, management and policy internships as a means to develop important global health skills and competencies. Overseas internships can be an excellent means to advance future careers in global health, while supporting important work being done by professionals in the field. The GPH Initiative is responsible for all SPH School-level awards for internships in global health.
We cannot support every student -- funding is competitive. We have a great interest in supporting internships that present a significant opportunity for students to learn and grow. We have identified several factors that will strengthen a request for funding. They include:
- Internships of at least 8 weeks in duration;
- Internships with a well-established project, particularly at an institution or agency with an existing relationship with the School of Public Health, or other schools and colleges in the University of Michigan;
- Internships that will offer substantial mentoring and guidance from UM faculty and/or mentors in the destination country;
- Internships in regions or areas where there is a reasonable expectation of safety and security;
- Internships that offer the student with prior overseas experience an opportunity for further growth and new experiences; OR, internships that offer a significant, first-time overseas opportunity to gain solid skills and experience;
- Evidence that the submitted budget is cost-conscious and likely to be cost-effective;
- Evidence of ongoing interest in global health such as successful completion of courses in Global Health offered in the School.
Funding ceilings are based on the region of travel. The maximum amounts that may be requested, by region, are:
- Latin America/Caribbean: $3500
- Africa/Asia/Europe: $4500
There are several potential sources for funding in the School and larger university: we encourage you to apply for funds from your Department and from other University offices and programs. Our application includes questions on whether you have applied for and/or received other funding. After you have submitted your application, you are required to inform us at GPHFunding@umich.edu if you receive other award(s) from any source within one week of your being so notified. Failure to provide such timely notification may result in your GPH funding reward being rescinded in its entirety. Sharing your costs between two or more funding sources will enable us to distribute our resources, supporting more opportunities in Global Public Health.
Please be aware that all UM students planning international internships are required to purchase International Travel Insurance and register their internship travel at the UM Travel Registry, whether or not their internships are funded through the University of Michigan.
Application Process
Applications, including both the online form and the supporting documents (see below), must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. EST on February 15, 2012.
First, complete and submit electronically the online data form.
Second, submit the following supporting documents, by e-mail, to GPHFunding@umich.edu. Please include APPLICATION SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS for (your name)" in the subject line of each e-mail submission.
- Statement of purpose, 2 pages maximum, that describes why this particular internship supports your academic and professional goals, including specific competencies you expect to develop. If it is research oriented, include specific aims, hypotheses, methods, and expected outputs. If service or policy based, include a description of the work you expect to perform, what you expect to be your deliverables, and any other information that might help the committee determine the value of this experience.
- If you have significant prior overseas experience (30 or more days in a non-tourist context), describe how this additional experience will further support your professional growth and preparedness, 1 page maximum.
- Travel itinerary (include dates, anticipated air and ground transportation, and carriers when possible)
- Budget/Expenses in an Excel Spreadsheet. (you must use the template provided): Provide the total budget needed to complete your proposed internship. This will allow us to evaluate how thoroughly you have considered the costs of your internship, including cost-effective strategies for completion of your internship goals. On this spreadsheet you must disclose any awards you have already received from other funding sources, as well as any requests for funding which are under review, and the dates you expect to be notified of decisions on such requests. You must notify us by e-mail to GPHFunding@umich.edu of any future awards you receive, without regard to whether or not the request for funding was listed on your completed spreadsheet, within one week of your being so notified.
- A letter of invitation/support from your prospective supervisor or preceptor.
- Your resume or CV
- Your unofficial University of Michigan graduate school transcripts (available through Wolverine Access)
Questions? E-mail sphglobalhealth@umich.edu. |
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