Category Archives: Student Opportunities

Funding Stigma Research in 2025: A Conversation with Experts, CHIMES

The Center for HIV and Mental Health Stigma Elimination Strategies (CHIMES) is hosting a discussion on Tuesday, July 8th from 12:15-1:30pm. The discussion will center on how to identify and navigate funding opportunities for stigma research, including key considerations for proposal development. The session will be facilitated by Development Core Co-Directors, Sheree Schwartz  of Johns Hopkins University and Jeb Jones of Emory University, and will include expert panelists across CHIMES. 

This is a hybrid event being held over Zoom and in person at the Wolfe Street Building in Baltimore, MD.

If interested, please register using the form linked here.


APE Opportunity, Michigan PBB Registry

This APE is an opportunity to work with the Michigan PBB Registry, a community-based participatory research registry.  More than 5,000 individuals exposed to a brominated flame-retardant chemical have been followed for nearly 50 years. Health effects have been found among those directly exposed and their children and grandchildren. This APE opportunity will involve helping to facilitate focus groups to evaluate awareness of the Michigan PBB disaster among those exposed to PBB in utero and in childhood. This includes awareness about the health risks associated with exposure to PBB and to determine engagement strategies for these younger individuals. The APE will involve communication with community members, designing infographics and plain language summaries of scientific literature for the affected community. Additional tasks may include literature review support, analyzing qualitative focus group data and supporting Zoom meetings between community partners and Emory researchers.

Please send your resume and expression of interest to: Melanie Pearson (mapears [at] emory [dot] edu), Michele Marcus (mmarcus [at] emory [dot] edu), and Metrecia Terrell (mterrel [at] emory [dot] edu).

 

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Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program Graduate Program Assistant, Rollins School of Public Health

Graduate Program Assistant provides administrative support to the Hubert Humphrey Fellowship staff and fellows. Responsible for supporting event and program planning, data collection and analysis, stakeholder communication, and maintaining program materials.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates weekly Tuesday morning seminars by serving as a liaison between professional facilitators and organizations, program staff and fellows.
  • Produces associated Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program media including but not limited to annual and weekly newsletters, weekly social media posts, annual brochure, etc.
  • Facilitates connections and collaborations with public health organizations in the U.S. including the CDC and PAHO/WHO.
  • Co-organizes spring workshop focused on global development and social justice for all Humphrey Fellows from all campuses.
  • Co-organizes other periodic events including volunteer activities, Faculty Advisor Luncheon, Noon Time Seminars, and the Closing Ceremony.
  • Coordinates evaluation of programs, seminars, and fellow/host family/adviser experience
  • Provides other administrative or programmatic support as needed.

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


Social Media Intern, Emory University

The Emory Global Diabetes Research Center (EGDRC) is looking for a creative, self-starting Social Media Intern to join their communications team. If you’re passionate about storytelling, digital media, and public health—and you have an eye for design—this is the role for you!

What You’ll Do:
• Assist in creating engaging social media content for platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
• Write clear, compelling captions, blog snippets, and posts that reflect our voice and mission
• Design graphics using Canva and edit short-form videos in Adobe Premiere Pro (Reels, stories, and explainers)
• Help plan and manage the content calendar
• Track performance metrics (reach, engagement, clicks) and suggest content optimizations
• Stay current on social media trends to help EGDRC connect meaningfully with our audience
• Support the development of digital campaigns tied to research milestones, awareness months, and events
• Collaborate with researchers and staff to translate complex ideas into accessible digital content

An Ideal Candidate Will Be:
• A strong communicator with experience writing for blogs and social media
• Skilled in Canva and Adobe Premiere (Photoshop/Illustrator is a plus!)
• Creative and detail-oriented with a keen eye for visual storytelling
• Familiar with social media strategy and content trends
• Able to take initiative and manage time independently
• Interested in public health, research, or health communication is a bonus!
• Able to come to the office/appropriate location for occasional events or in-person tasks.

You’ll Gain:
• Hands-on experience managing social media at a global research center
• Mentorship from experienced communications professionals
• A portfolio of real-world work tied to high-impact public health research
• Insight into global health and academic communications

To apply, send your resume, 1–2 content samples (graphics or videos), and a brief paragraph about why you’re interested to wggill [at] emory [dot] edu.


Teaching Assistant Opportunity, Emory Department of Biology

Emory’s Department of Biology has opened applications for Fall Intro Bio Lab Instructor positions, which are a great way to gain teaching experience. Lab Instructors may be Emory graduate students, postdocs, faculty or staff. Paid Instructors receive $2500-3000 for each section of BIOL 141 they teach. Graduate students can either be paid or earn credit for their PhD TA requirement. Our lab course learning goals focus on research skills, scientific communication, and collaboration. Instructors are trained with weekly prep meetings and provided with lab materials, power points and rubrics for each lab period. Additionally, an undergraduate Learning Assistant is assigned to each section to provide hands-on support during lab. Instructors receive mid- and end-of-semester student evaluations, training in pedagogical techniques, and mentoring from the Lab Director and experienced Instructors. Lab projects are organized into multi-week modules using model systems such as bacteria, yeast, bean beetles, and C. elegans. Background with basic biology and research skills are required but no prior experience with the systems or techniques are needed as these are introduced in prep meetings. The Fall semester runs from August 27th to December 9th. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Please contact Megan Cole at mfcole [at] emory [dot] edu with any questions.

To apply, click this link: https://forms.office.com/r/i5EytMDRPH


APE Opportunity, CARE Impact Partners

About the Role

The team is looking for a graduate student with a passion for social impact and strong data analysis skills to work with nearly a decade of secondary data from cocoa farming communities in West Africa. The goal of this work is to better understand the social and economic challenges facing farmers, especially around livelihoods, nutrition, gender, and general well-being. This work will contribute to improving how global companies and partners support smallholder farmers through more informed, data-driven strategies. If you enjoy working with numbers, drawing insights from existing research, and using your skills to support real-world solutions, this will be a great fit. Interested students should email a resume to kaitlin [dot] love [at] care [dot] org

What You’ll Do

  • Collate secondary datasets from past CARE project and databases, including baseline, endline, and monitoring data
  • Clean and format the data into a useable data set
  • Analyze dataset to identify trends, gaps, and key findings across the data
  • Ideally, help synthesize data into clear, accessible summaries and visualizations and support the creation of internal briefing materials, presentations, and knowledge products

Required Skills & Experience

  • Currently enrolled in a graduate program (e.g., MPA, MPH, MA in International Development, Data Science, Economics, or related field)
  • Demonstrated experience with secondary data analysis
  • Strong Excel skills and proficiency in at least one data analysis tool (e.g., R, Python, STATA, or SPSS)
  • Excellent attention to detail and organization
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in synthesizing complex information
  • Comfort working independently and managing deadlines in a remote environment
  • Familiarity with global development topics, agriculture, or supply chain sustainability is a plus
  • Ability to communicate in French a plus

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands-on experience working with real-world data to inform global sustainability strategies
  • Mentorship from professionals in international development and corporate sustainability
  • A deeper understanding of cocoa supply chains and smallholder farming systems
  • Opportunities to shape how data is used to drive social impact

This is an unpaid opportunity.

 
 
 

Thesis Opportunity, Rollins School of Public Health

Looking for a Masters thesis project in health services research? Current opportunities exist to answer novel questions related to disparities and patterns of care across a range of topics including diabetes, kidney disease, vaccine uptake, psychosocial risk factors, health policy, and more. You will have the opportunity to strengthen your skillset in either quantitative or qualitative methodologies, and become familiar with state-of-the-art datasets. If interested, please reach out directly to jessica [dot] harding [at] emory [dot] edu. The team is currently considering students to begin a thesis starting August 2025. 


Scholarship Opportunities, AEHS Foundation, Inc.

AEHS Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce two scholarship opportunities:

The 12th Annual Dr. Charlena M. Seymour Scholarship and the 9th Annual Dr. David F. Ludwig Memorial Student Travel Scholarship.

Seymour:

This scholarship was established to recognize women pursuing an advanced degree in the fields of Public and Environmental Health. $1,000 will be awarded to an applicant who is pursuing a graduate degree in Public Health and/or Environmental Health from any accredited U.S. University or College.

Please see the website for more details: https://www.aehsfoundation.org/dr-charlena

Ludwig:

Up to $1,000 will be awarded each year per applicant (multiple winners are possible) conducting and/or presenting research in the field of ecology, pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree from accredited U.S. Universities or Colleges.

Please see the website for more details: https://www.aehsfoundation.org/drdavid

The deadline for both applications is July 1stPlease note submission requirements at above links. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.


Internship Opportunities, Food is Medicine Coalition

The Food is Medicine Coalition is looking for two interns for fully-remote summer positions. The positions are unpaid, but could fulfill APE requirements.

For more information and application instructions, visit the job posting linked here.


Event Operations Assistant, Emory University

Part-time, Year-round position. Summer availability is required Location: R. Randall Rollins building
Pay rate: $18/hour (10-20 hours weekly, varies with event schedule)

Key Responsibilities:

Event Planning & Execution – assist in preparing for events, manage logistics and supplies, and provide on-site coordination with vendors, staff, and stakeholders.
Resource & Operations Management – help maintain inventory, coordinate transportation, and ensure the readiness and quality of equipment.
Marketing & Signature Event Support – contribute to promotional activities and assist in creating event materials.

Qualifications:

Enrolled in a graduate program at Emory University
Experience in event support & strong project management skills Proficient in Canva and SharePoint
Inventory management for Event & Office Supplies
Must have own vehicle (mileage reimbursed)
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by event calendar.

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