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“We’re utilizing the power of our youth to educate and then disseminate that information to the community at large,” says Marlo Vernon, PhD.
The Summer Public Health Scholars Program is a 8-week paid internship that includes hands-on experience and immersion in a public health research setting.
Scholars will attend weekly seminars and lectures with public health leaders. Faculty members will mentor interns, exposing them to the breadth of public health. Interested students should identify up to 2 faculty members with whom they would like to work. More information about each faculty member, including a broad description of their research interests can be found here.
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and be enrolled as a full-time student in an Augusta University graduate or professional degree program. Applicants must be in good academic standing with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4-point scale).
The application deadline will be March 1, 2023.
2. Submit Resume
You will need to submit a resume or CV containing current GPA via email with the e-mail
header "2023 Summer Scholars Resume"
School of Public Health
“We’re utilizing the power of our youth to educate and then disseminate that information to the community at large,” says Marlo Vernon, PhD.
“This grant is particularly impactful as we look to advance and improve the health of women, not just in Georgia, but for the entire country," says Jennifer C. Sullivan, PhD.
“Today was not just about getting a certificate or a diploma to go on your wall. It was about opening new doors for you,” says Steve Jones, EdD.
"These efforts reflect our faculty’s dedication to growth and student impact and directly enhance the quality of instruction for our students," says Doug Blackburn.