The Public Health Undergraduate Scholars Program (PHUSP) is an eight-week residential program designed to encourage college students to consider careers in public health. It will be held at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Public Health from June 9 to August 1, 2025.
PHUSP offers internship placements, classroom instruction, group activities and mentorship. Internships relate to health equity, environmental justice, climate health, and other fields. Scholars will also participate in a 2.5-day research poster showcase at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. Scholars will receive a $3,200 stipend, round-trip transportation to Pittsburgh and financial support for meals. The cost of on-campus housing and travel to Atlanta for the research showcase is covered by PHUSP.
Applications are currently being accepted and are due by January 31, 2025. PHUSP is funded by the CDC through the John R. Lewis Undergraduate Public Health Scholars Program. Email phusp@pitt.edu with any questions.
ELIGIBILITY:
- U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Minimum 2.7 GPA
- Enrolled in a four-year college or university and have completed at least two years of undergraduate study or
- Recent graduate of a four-year college or university (Summer 2024, Fall/Winter 2024 and Spring 2025) or
- Recent graduate of a two-year community college (Summer 2024, Fall/Winter 2024, and Spring 2025)
- Interest in advancing health equity or reducing health disparities
- Expressed interest in a career in public health