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Healthy CUNY Fieldwork and Research Opportunities

Public health fieldwork opportunities, doctoral research fellowships, and master's level practicum placements for students and faculty.

Research Internship
Healthy CUNY provides fieldwork opportunities, doctoral research fellowships, and master's level practicum placements for students and faculty researchers. These opportunities are both research and intervention focused within Healthy CUNY h2019s areas of focus, which include food security, healthcare access, mental health, and safe and healthy relationships. Under the supervision of Healthy CUNY faculty and staff, students gain knowledge and skills in public health research, policy and data analysis, program design, and health advocacy. Additionally, Healthy CUNY partners with CUNY Service Corps and CUNY Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to offer opportunities for undergraduate students interested in exploring public health careers and gaining valuable job skills. Students can apply directly to these partnership programs and may be matched for a field placement with Healthy CUNY. Interested students and faculty researchers are encouraged to contact Healthy CUNY Deputy Director Patti Lamberson to explore available opportunities.

Program

Organizer: The City University of New York
Host: The City University of New York
Timeframe: Summer (July-August) for short-term programs; Fall and Spring academic semesters (August-May) for longer programs.
Duration: 42 days - 168 days
Locations: North America, United States, New York City
Study Area: Medical & Health Sciences
Specific Fields: Public & Global Health

Application

Criteria: Applicants must be a student (undergraduate, master's, or doctoral) or a faculty researcher interested in public health research, policy and data analysis, program design, health advocacy, food security, healthcare access, mental health, or safe & healthy relationships. Undergraduate students seeking fieldwork opportunities must apply and be eligible through partner programs like CUNY Service Corps or CUNY Summer Youth Employment Program. Master's students are eligible for practicum placements, and doctoral students for research fellowships.
Target Degrees: Bachelor, Master, PhD
Required Documents:
  1. Resume
  2. Letter of Interest

Costs & Contact

Stipend: Paid. Undergraduates typically earn $15-$16.50 per hour for 10-25 hours/week. Total stipends range from $700 for 6 weeks (ages 14-15) to up to $3,600 for a year-long placement through partner programs.
Cost: No program fees; participants are responsible for their own transportation and meals.
Contact: patricia.lamberson@sph.cuny.edu
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