HEI Summer Fellowship in Environmental Health

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The Health Effects Institute (HEI) is now accepting applicants to its paid summer fellowship program! ​

• Designed to support undergraduates underrepresented in environmental health sciences​
• Develop and conduct research alongside a mentor at an academic or non-profit organization

Environmental health fields are defined broadly and include environmental exposure assessment, epidemiology, public health, and environmental justice among other areas. 

Fellowship Overview:

Fellows will spend the summer developing and conducting research alongside a mentor at an academic institution or non-profit organization. Applicants are not required to have a background in life sciences but should be motivated to learn more about environmental health sciences as a potential career path. We have lined up an exciting list of mentors across the United States who are excited to host fellows and share their knowledge and ideas and can give you a flavor of what environmental health research is like.

Benefits of the Fellowship:​

• Collaborate with a chosen mentor who is committed to your success​

• Receive a $8,000 stipend for a 10-week fellowship. ​

• Develop a network of peers in environmental health sciences. ​

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For any questions on the available projects or your eligibility please refer to our website or send us an email at fellowship@healtheffects.org .