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Public Health Research Academy - Site Application 2024 |
Thank you for your interest in hosting students in the NW Public Health Research Academy!
The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board is committed to supporting American Indian & Alaska Native youth interested in pursuing Public Health professions. Our new Public Health Research Academy will introduce students to relatable public health topics.
Overview: The year-long program will include in-person and virtual gatherings, mentorship, and support to carry out a community-based research project. Priority will be given to sites in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho who have 2-4 AI/AN high school juniors and seniors interested in participating. We will consider applications with fewer students and with younger students. We encourage you to apply!
Instructions: Please fill out a Site Application for you and your students. If you are selected as a host site, we will work with you to help recruit students.
Scope of Work: The year-long Research Academy will kick off in Portland, OR the last week of June. Travel will be covered for students and mentors. In the fall, students will attend 4-6, 1-hour virtual learning sessions over the 2024-25 school year. *Sessions will be recorded and accessible for students unable to attend live sessions in real time.*
Support for Host Sites: Selected site/mentors will receive $5,000 to cover the time and effort of mentors, and any other expenses associated with the project. Host sites will be paid $2,500 after the week-long orientation and $2,500 after their community health project (April/May).
Student Support: Students will receive $2,000 to cover their learning and research-related expenses participating in the Academy. Students will be paid $1,000 after the week-long orientation, and $1,000 after presenting their community health project (April/May).
Number of Awards Available: 12-16 students
Dates: June 2024-May 2025
Eligible Youth Participants
- American Indian or Alaska Native youth (preferably Jrs. and Seniors in High School.)
- Interested in a public health or wellness career
Eligible Host Sites
- High Schools
- Tribal health and wellness programs
- Indian Health Boards and Tribal Epidemiology Centers
- Other programs serving AI/AN youth
Learning Objectives: Participants will:
- Learn about public health professions and career paths
- Establish mentorships with a public health professional
- Participate in a resume-building, community-based research project
Due: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and are due by May 1, 2024.
Can sites host more than one student? Yes. Sites mentors are encouraged to host 2-5 students who will work together on their community-based public health research project.
Can sites host more than one student? Yes. Sites mentors are encouraged to host 2-5 students who will work together on their community-based public health research project.