Student opportunities and training in global health

The Center offers diverse funding and training opportunities for Johns Hopkins-affiliated undergraduate, graduate, and medical students to gain valuable field experience and inspire careers in global health.

For field experiences, we are looking for candidates who:

  • Are culturally competent and self-aware
  • Are collaborators and multidisciplinary thinkers
  • Find value in learning in new and challenging environments
  • Continuously adapt and innovate
  • Strive to find a balance between observing and contributing 
  • Actively participate in mentorship

Explore funding, training, and educational opportunities

Global Health Established Field Placements (GHEFP) Grants for graduate students to fund short-term global health experiences
Medical Student Global Health Travel Grant Grants for medical students participating in international rotations, research, and practice experiences
Paul S. Lietman Global Health Travel Fellowships for Residents and Fellows Grants for medical residents or fellows to fund planned overseas rotations
Rishi Children's Fund OVC Travel Grant Grants for graduate students to work on projects related to orphans and vulnerable children in India
Global Health Field Research Awards (GHFRA) Grants for graduate students to fund individual global health research projects
Global Health Conference Grants Grants for award winners to present their work at conferences
Global Health Pathways Program Medical residents can complete four- or eight-week rotations at locations around the world
Johns Hopkins - Pulitzer Center Global Health Reporting Fellowship Grants to investigate or illuminate an international public health issue with editorial support from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting
Global Health Leaders Conference (GLOHEA) A virtual global health program for high school/secondary school students

Resources for program participants and awardees

Before you travel Tools and resources to get ready
Reporting requirements Grant recipients must meet reporting requirements after they complete their experiences
Online travel course Take the mandatory travel prep course