Graduate Research Assistant, Food Fortification Initiative

The Food Fortification Initiative (FFI) is a center at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University which exists to promote large-scale food fortification (LSFF), the process of adding vitamins and minerals to foods during processing to prevent malnutrition and improve health outcomes. Led by a network with expertise in the public, private, and civic sectors, FFI provides technical assistance to partners in multiple countries to plan, implement, and monitor LSFF programs.  

FFI is looking for a graduate research assistant to support a mixed-methods research study among recipients of federal food and nutrition assistance in Georgia. This is a pilot study which aims to understand knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding the uptake and use of fortified foods among recipients of federal food and nutrition assistance (e.g., WIC and SNAP) in Georgia. 

Reports to: Dr. Mica Jenkins, Nutritional Epidemiologist  

Start/end date: March 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026 (with potential to extend)  

This position is open to both REAL and non-REAL students. Applications are due February 15th, 2026. Please review the full eligibility and application requirements in the job postings linked below.

REAL student application linked here.

Non-REAL student application linked here.

Epi Scholars Program, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygeine

Since 2007, the Epi Scholars Program has provided rigorous training in applied epidemiology to stellar graduate epidemiology students at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).

The Epi Scholars program is committed to expanding the research capacities of urban health departments to improve population health, while providing a training ground for students to put theory and research into action and develop as future public health leaders.

The program offers graduate epidemiology & biostatistics students:

• An allowance to defray expenses for a full-time 10-12 week summer internship at participating local health departments
• Mentoring by some of the nation’s leading epidemiologists and researchers
• Enhanced academic opportunities and seminars in methods, theory, and public health practice
• Practical experience in statistical analysis using programs such as SAS®, SPSS®, STATA®, or SUDAAN®
• Opportunities to present project findings to senior epidemiologists and their peers
• Possibility of working on a publishable report/ thesis support
• Opportunities to interact and collaborate with Epi Scholars and leading public health professionals at the NYC DOHMH

Epi Scholars program alumni have gone on to accomplish great things: present at significant public health conferences, pursue doctoral degrees and gain employment at the local and federal levels of government.

• Epi Scholars is currently open to graduate-level epidemiology and biostatistics students (defined as having completed the equivalent of an academic year of graduate courses or more)
• The Epi Scholars program is accepting applications for the Summer 2026 session from January 15 – February 15, 2026.
• This is a full-time work opportunity. Selected interns are expected to be available for 35 hours per week during the regular workday of the program (e.g. 9-5 pm EST)m for approximately 10 – 12 weeks.

For consideration, applications must be submitted in full by the application deadline. A complete application includes:

1. An electronic application
2. A current cv/resume
3. A personal statement/ essay
4. A school transcript from your current institution (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
5. One letter of recommendation and recommendation form

For additional information:

• We expect the position to be completed in-person, with an opportunity for a hybrid schedule, and will update the selected candidates, if the circumstances change.
• Please visit the Epi Scholars website or you may reach out to us at epischolars [at] health [dot] nyc [dot] gov

Please note, since 1960, the NYC DOHMH has also hosted students through the HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program. We will also be accepting applications for our 2026 Summer HRTP public health internship program from January 15 – February 15, 2026.

For applications and information about HRTP, please visit our website: www.nyc.gov/health/hrtp. Students may apply to both HRTP and Epi Scholars. Questions? Email us at hrtp [at] health [dot] nyc [dot] gov.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

HRTP is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all students, scholars, interns, and volunteers are valued and respected. HRTP is committed to modeling diversity and inclusion, in line with the agency’s mission.

We look forward to another great year of Epi Scholars and welcome any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your questions and concerns.

HRTP Public Health Internship Program, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygeine

HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is now accepting applications for our Summer 2026 internship session.

The HRTP program is open to current undergraduate, graduate and professional school students of public health, health education, laboratory sciences, medicine, social work, environmental engineering, public administration, accounting, mathematics, computer science, law, nursing, the social sciences, and many other majors.  HRTP offers dynamic internships in public health research, community health outreach and education, fieldwork, laboratory work, and public health administration.

 The application period for our Summer 2026 session is open from January 15 – February 15, 2026.  For consideration, applications must be submitted in full by the application deadline.

A complete application includes:

1. An electronic application
2. A current cv/resume
3. A personal statement
4. A school transcript from their current institution (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
5. One letter of recommendation and recommendation form (submitted via the electronic application)

For additional information

• During the summer session, interns can work 20 – 35 hours per week.
• To learn more about HRTP, visit www.nyc.gov/health/hrtp
• Questions? contact us at hrtp [at] health [dot] nyc [dot] gov

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

HRTP is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all students, scholars, interns, and volunteers are valued and respected.

HRTP is committed to modeling diversity and inclusion, in line with the agency’s mission.

Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Fellowship, Ferguson RISE

The Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Fellowship RISE (Ferguson RISE)

The Ferguson RISE Fellowship Program is a CDC-funded initiative designed to:

• Support public health research and professional development in infectious diseases with a focus on infectious disease detection and wastewater surveillance.
• Increase knowledge and interest in public health research careers, particularly among graduate students.

Last year, 16 RSPH students (MPH and Doctoral) across departments applied and were awarded this fellowship.

Benefits:

• Personalized career mentoring
• Stipend: Summer Masters $8,600      Summar Doctoral $10,000,     12-month Masters and Doctoral $48,000
• Funds to present at conferences and publish
• Can count for APE or Practicum
• Summer Housing Expenses available for 12-month program if relocating 

Partnering Institutions

Ferguson RISE Fellowship collaborates with leading institutions: CDC, Rollins, Howard University, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins, Morehouse School of Medicine, CUNY School of Public Health. 

Learn More: Details Fellowship Information available here: Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement (RISE) Fellowship Program | Kennedy Krieger Institute

Key Details

• Application Portal is Open  2026 Program Applications | Kennedy Krieger Institute
• Application Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST)
• Fellowship Positions: Summer program and 12-Month options available.
• Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

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.