From the Kennedy Krieger Institute
We are pleased to announce four federal funded internships available this coming summer.
Internship #1
Maternal Health Health-Leadership Education, Advocacy & Research Network (MCH-LEARN) Program
Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Program Dates: May 29- August 4, 2017
*Scholars must commit to monthly two hour sessions during the academic school year, September 2017 – April 2018.
Brief Description: The Maternal Child Health-Leadership Education, Advocacy, and Research Network (MCH-LEARN) is a 10-week, summer and academic year, Maternal Child Health (MCH) program focused on public health, clinical, and research experiences. MCH-LEARN is designed for undergraduate freshman and sophomore students with at least 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale who are interested in MCH professions (pediatric medicine, nutrition, social work, nursing, pediatric dentistry, psychology, health education, pediatric occupational / physical therapy, speech language pathology, public health). Accepted scholars must be a U.S. Citizens, U.S. National, or permanent resident.
MCH-LEARN leverages a leadership learning network formed by (1) Kennedy Krieger Institute Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Program, (2) Historically Black Colleges and Universities, (3) Johns Hopkins Schools of Medicine Leadership Education in Adolescent Health program and Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Family, Population and Reproductive Health, (4) Parents’ Place of Maryland, and the (5) Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities.
A $3,500 stipend for the 10-week summer program and small stipend for the academic year participation is provided to all participants.
URL: www.kennedykrieger.org/mch-learn
Email here.
Internship #2
Public Health Leadership & Learning Undergraduate Student Success (PLLUSS) Program
Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Program Dates: May 29- August 4, 2017
Brief Description: The PLLUSS Program is a 10- week summer public health leadership and research program. The PLLUSS Program is for undergraduate sophomore and junior students minoring or majoring in public health with at least 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale. Accepted scholars must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or permanent resident. Students must complete sufficient course credit hours during the program for a minor in public health. The PLLUSS program is conducted at three collaborative research sites: (1) Kennedy Krieger Institute (KKI) and Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, (2) University of Cincinnati and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (UC-NIOSH), and (3) California State University –Los Angeles. PLLUSS Program students will participate in public health research, education, on health disparities and urban health issues, professional development, and community health promotion activities. Students will be encouraged to produce peer-reviewed publications and attend a national public health meeting. Students will receive mentorship with the goal of successful acceptance and completion of graduate or professional school in the public health area.
A $3,500 stipend is provided to all program participants. Housing and round trip travel is available for out-of-state participants.
URL: www.kennedykrieger.org/PLLUSS
Email here.
Internship #3
Maternal Child Health Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement-Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP)
Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Program Dates: May 29- August 4, 2017
Brief Description: MCHC/RISE-UP is a 10-week summer public health leadership program designed for undergraduates in their junior and senior year with a GPA 2.7 or better on a 4.0 scale and recent baccalaureate degree students (within 12 months of the MCHC/RISE-UP orientation). Accepted scholars must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or permanent resident.
MCHC/RISE-UP is a national consortium of institutions including the Kennedy Krieger Institute (KKI), Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, University of Southern California, California State University-LA, and University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine Center for Disabilities. Three tracks are offered: (1) clinical (KKI only), (2) research and (3) community engagement and advocacy.
A $3,500 stipend is provided to all program participants. Housing and round-trip travel is available for out-of-state participants.
URL: www.kennedykrieger.org/rise-up
Email here.
Internship #4
Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program (Ferguson Fellows)
Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Program Dates: May 29- July 28, 2017
Brief Description: The Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Fellowship is a 9-week summer program for students currently enrolled full-time in a medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, or public health graduate program who are interested in participating in infectious diseases and health disparities research. Accepted scholars must have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or permanent resident. Ferguson Fellows are encouraged to submit their research to national meetings and for publication.
A $4,000 stipend is provided to all program participants. Housing and round-trip travel is available for out-of-state participants.
URL: www.kennedykrieger.org/ferguson-fellowship
Email here.
All program activities are contingent on federal funding.