REALM Graduate Research Assistant, PRISM Health

PRISM is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to support 10 hrs/wk on the REALM study. This study is run by a research team at PRISM Health, located within the Epidemiology Department at RSPH, but will be a fully remote position. The team regularly works with students to provide access to data for thesis work, where applicable and appropriate (Please note that thesis work with study data will not count towards GRA work hours.). 

About the Study:  

REALM is a fully online, 15-month cohort study exploring depression and other mental illnesses, stigma, and suicide in sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations residing in rural areas across the United States. This study is aimed at enrolling SGM populations broadly, including non-heterosexual cisgender women and men, transgender women and men, and non-binary individuals. During the study, participants complete online surveys assessing mental health, substance use, minority stressors, trauma, suicide-related factors, and suicide ideation and attempts. Data from this study will be used to determine patterns of exposure to stigma, discrimination, trauma, and other distal stressors, and how these may vary across subgroups of rural SGM persons. These findings will then be used to design potential technology-delivered intervention activities to address depression and suicide among SGM groups. 

In this position, the candidate may: 

• Maintain participant communication by monitoring study email box and phone line 
• Review and process potential participants using an online participant record tracking system 
• Contact potential participants to verify eligibility for study enrollment 
• Create and post engaging recruitment ads on social media and other online recruitment venues (e.g. Instagram, Tinder, Jack’d); track advertising results; and strategize ways to increase engagement 
• Attend check-in meetings (and relevant study team meetings, if possible) 
• Other opportunities may be available if time permits and if the work aligns with candidate interests, such as assisting with the REALM Community Advisory Board (CAB). 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to work remotely with reliable internet connection and email access 
• Knowledge and/or experience working with any LGBTQ+ populations 
• Organized and strong attention to detail 

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Knowledge and/or experience working with rural US populations 

For more information and application instructions, visit the job posting on 12Twenty.

Student Fellowship, Emory CIDMATH

The Emory Center for Infectious Disease Modeling and Analytics & Training Hub (CIDMATH) is launching a new student fellowship program designed to provide students with a multi-semester research opportunity culminating in an Infectious Disease Epidemiology thesis project, with the potential to complete an APE. 

Applications due January 30th and can be found on 12Twenty. There will also be an information session on January 16th from 12-1pm in CNR 3001.

Students will work with curated datasets (e.g., MarketScan, Advan Research), data collected in collaboration with clinical and public health partners (Kaiser Permanente GA, GA Emerging Infections Program), and CIDMATH-generated data under the mentorship of CIDMATH faculty, postdocs and PhD students, in addition to participating in CIDMATH Journal Club and structured workshops to develop presentation skills. EPI students, regardless of REAL eligibility, are invited to apply. 

Special topics include social contact studies, wastewater surveillance and modeling, machine learning, vaccine evaluation, emerging infectious diseases, and more. 

The ideal candidate is a first-year MPH/MSPH student in the Epidemiology department who is able to dedicate 10-15 hours a week to the position and is looking for a multi-semester research opportunity through Spring 2027. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Managing and analyzing project-specific data  

• Attendance of CIDMATH Student Fellowship events and development workshops 

• Timely completion of project milestones as decided by the student and their mentor 

Requirements  

• Interest in completing a thesis project in Infections Disease Epidemiology 

• Strong analytical skills 

• Coding experience in R 

• Data visualization and data management 

Preferred Skills 

• Python 

• SQL 

• Power BI/Tableau 

• GIS 

Social Media Content Interest Form, Department of Epidemiology

Pathways to Practice Scholars Program, Region IV Public Health Training Center

MPH students in Region IV: Do you have an unpaid Spring 2026 internship?

You may be eligible for a $3,500 stipend through the Region IV Public Health Training Center Pathways to Practice Scholars Program if you:

✔️ Are an MPH student at a CEPH-accredited school in Region IV (AL, GA, FL, KY, MS, NC, TN, SC)

✔️ Have secured an unpaid, public health-related internship (e.g., health department, non-profit, CBO) for Spring 2026?

📝 To apply, review, and complete the Student-Initiated Proposal form and email it to Liz Kidwell by December 15, 2025.

👉 Down the student form here: https://buff.ly/v0fe5gO

🔗 Learn more about Pathways to Practice and eligibility: https://buff.ly/OMwrbvr

Please share with students and faculty in Region IV who support emerging public health professionals!

Spring 2026 TA Applications, Department of Epidemiology

The Department of Epidemiology is hiring Spring TAs.  The application process has changed slightly.  Below you will find the steps to apply and the overall process and timeline.   Please submit your application form and resume no later than Wednesday, December 10.

• First, review below to see what TA positions are available. EPI students received an email (subject line: SPRING 2026 Teaching Application Process) with a full list of the available positions. 
• Next, click on the application form link to apply:  Application Form link 
• You will need to attach your resume to the application form.    

Notes and Reminders  

• PhD students must have faculty advisor approval for TAing in the spring semester before submitting.  
• All TA positions are approved for 8-10 hours a week, starting and ending on the dates below (except pre-term courses).   
• I highly recommend that you review the dates and times of lectures and classes to ensure they do not conflict with the classes you are planning to take, as you are expected to attend the lecture of the class you are TAing for. You can double-check dates and times by logging in to Atlas.  

Important Spring 2026 Dates: 

1/6                TA start date  

1/13              Classes begin  

1/13              Add/Drop/Swap begins

1/19              Martin Luther King Holiday, no classes 

1/21              Add/Drop/Swap closes  

1/30              PUBH 501 Interprofessional Education and Public Health Leadership in-person session.

2/28              Last day for grading basis change 

3/9-3/13        Spring Break  

4/28              Last Day to withdraw, Last Day of Class  

4/28-5/4        Final Exam Period  

5/5                TA end date 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Brenda Hardy (brenda [dot] l [dot] hardy [at] emory [dot] edu).  

Global Field Experience Financial Award, Rollins School of Public Health

Interested in completing a summer field experience in a low or middle-income country? The Global Field Experience (GFE) Financial Award Program at Emory University offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public health.

Why it matters: Securing a GFE award can significantly enhance your professional development and career prospects. This award provides financial support for experiential learning opportunities, which are crucial for applying theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.

To be considered for this award:

1. Secure an APE Experience: Use 12Twenty to find GFE-eligible opportunities and connect with faculty for guidance. Aim to secure your opportunity by March 1.
2. Experiential Learning Hub Process: Start early to discuss your project with your faculty guide and supervisor. Submit your experience to the EL hub on 12Twenty by March 15.
3. Complete the Supplemental Application: Upon completing the previous steps you will be invited to complete the GFE award application. Submit your application by April 7, including travel plans and budget submission.

For more information about the GFE award, visit the webpage linked here.

2026 Intramural Emory Global Health Case Competition, Emory Global Health Institute

The Intramural Emory Global Health Case Competition (EGHCC) is an immersive learning event that unites Emory students from multiple disciplines to tackle a critical global health challenge in both a competitive and collaborative environment.

The winning team from the intramural Emory competition advances to compete in the Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition, where they represent Emory University and compete in the largest global health case in the world.

ALL Emory students, fellows, and residents are welcome to apply, either as an individual, a partial team, or a full team.

Application link: tinyurl.com/2026emoryintramural

Application period: closes January 5th, 2026

Competition date: January 31st, 2026

Spring 2026 Teaching Assistantship Opportunity, GH 512

GH512 – Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Projects and Programs

Instructor: Matthew Freeman, MPH PhD

About the course: Dr. Freeman has taught GH512 – a core course in the Hubert Department of Global Health – for over 10 years; however, this will be the first time it is offered as an asynchronous course. This 3-credit offering is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of monitoring and evaluation and students will develop tools to evaluate public health interventions along the theory of change: process evaluation, adequacy evaluation, impact evaluation, indicator development, evaluation data collection and design, sample size and power, and results communication. Weekly formative assessments will focus on skill development. The summative assessment will be a case-based multi-part project.

Number of TAs needed: 1

Eligible applicants: Current PhD students, post-docs or second-year MPH students

Job duties: Assisting Dr. Freeman with engaging weekly discussion boards activities, supporting students as they develop their final individual projects, fielding student questions, hosting weekly office hours, and grading assignments

Estimated number of hours per week: 10-12 hours per week

Dates: 01/01/26 – 5/7/26

Required qualifications:

• Taken a Master’s-level monitoring and evaluation course, preferably GH512 or similar
• Current Rollins or LGS student in good standing

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with program evaluation
• Experience as a TA reading and providing feedback on student assignments
• Facility with Canvas
• Experience with using AI (students will be encouraged to use AI responsibly for assignments)
• Interest in gaining exposure to and/or experience in online, adult learning in public health

2026 Science Communication Fellows, Emory Center for Infectious Disease Modeling & Analytics and Training Hub

Application Open: 2026 Science Communication Fellows. This opportunity is an initiative with the Emory Center for Infectious Disease Modeling & Analytics and Training Hub (CIDMATH). CIDMATH works with CDC and community partners to improve and innovate analytical and forecasting tools to inform public health knowledge, practice, and policy.

The Science Communication Fellows will be responsible for creating communications about CIDMATH’s work in multiple formats and to a variety of audiences, both within and outside of Emory. This could include internal newsletters, brief reports, infographics, and more.

This is a paid position open to REAL and non-REAL students. The position is $15/hour with an expected time commitment of 10 hours/week for January 2026 – April 2027. This can also be an Applied Practice Experience (APE).

Applicants must be 1st year Epidemiology students in the 2-year MPH/MSPH program. We are seeking 5 students who are flexible, creative, professional, and possess strong writing/communication skills.

The application closes at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, December 3th.

Click here to apply.

If you have any questions, please contact Emi Grill at etgrill [at] emory [dot] edu

Spark Summer Research Program, Atlanta VA

Calling all graduate and medical students from Emory, Morehouse, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, and Kennesaw State—this is your chance to dive into groundbreaking research that makes a difference for Veterans and beyond. The 9-week Atlanta VA Spark Summer Research Program is designed to empower the next generation of innovators with hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to contribute to real-world solutions. The program will run from June 1, 2026 – August 7,  2026.

📅 Applications Open: November 24, 2025
⏳ Deadline: January 4, 2026

Don’t miss your chance to spark new ideas, build your research portfolio, and join a community of passionate scholars shaping the future of healthcare and discovery.

Eligibility requirements are as follows:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have prior research experience.
• Must be in good academic standing. 
• Must be either a Medical/Nursing school student and/or graduate student in a STEM program

For additional information, please contact Dr. Selma Cuya-Smith at Selma [dot] Cuya-Smith [at] va [dot] gov or visit the Atlanta VA SPARK website.