Announcements
Important Upcoming Dates:
May. 10 - Spring and Spring2 Courses End.
May. 16 - Summer Term Enrollment Opens.
May. 22 - Harvard Chan Convocation
May. 23 - Harvard University Commencement Morning Exercises
F31 Toolkit Launch
The Office of Research Strategy and Development (ORSD) is happy to announce the launch of the F31 Toolkit. This new resource is intended to support predoctoral candidates at the School in applying for NIH fellowships by providing the information and tools they need to develop a successful application. Examples of toolkit materials include high-level information about F31s, an opportunity-specific checklist, annotated templates, advice from reviewers, and detailed guidance on putting together a fellowship plan. For more information about applying, please visit the NIH Website and ORSD’s F31 Toolkit.
These awards provide funding to enable graduate students to engage in interdisciplinary experiences to foster a better understanding of the mind, brain, and behavior. Whether you are currently involved in interdisciplinary work or are planning to start a new interdisciplinary endeavor, all Harvard graduate students in MBB-related fields are encouraged to apply for funding. We aim to support as many individuals and groups as possible, though if you have already received an MBB award in the past you may still apply. Apply here.
Geneva Challenge 2024 on “The Challenges of Youth Empowerment” Deadline Extension
The Geneva Challenge, hosted by the Geneva Graduate Institute, is a project funded by Swiss Ambassador Jenö Staehelin and aims to encourage graduate students to provide innovative and pragmatic solutions to some of the world’s complex challenges. This year, students are invited to develop analysis-based proposals on "The Challenges of Youth Empowerment". Registration now closes at 23:59 CET on May 19, and submissions are due at 23:59 CET on July 14. Students can apply here. More information here.
Nominate a fellow student, faculty, or staff member for a graduation award! Deadlines are approaching:
The Mentoring Award
Students are encouraged to nominate an individual who has enriched their academic, professional, or personal development at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health through guidance, support, collegiality, and overall mentorship. Eligibility and nomination info here.
Sastry Award for Outstanding Teaching in Public Health
This award recognizes up to two faculty members each academic year for their significant impact on students and the ways they have, through excellent teaching, inspired students to reach their public health goals. Individuals will receive $10,000 in celebration of their significant impact on students. Eligibility and nomination info here.
The Sarah K. Wood Award for Outstanding Staff
This award recognizes a staff member who demonstrates the qualities of dedication, competence, positive attitude, initiative, and ability to mentor, encourage, and inspire others, in addition to a demonstrated commitment to the School and its mission. The overview and eligibility guidelines are here.
CEP Student Practice Placement
The Harvard Catalyst Community Engagement Program is excited to announce that we have a student practice placement available for this summer! The Community-Engaged Student Practice Placement program builds sustained, bi-directional collaborations with community organizations via student practice placements. Through this initiative, community partners and students learn from one another. The program also works to increase the capacity of community partners in conducting needs assessments and evaluations. It also supports them in preparing for accreditation and translating evidence into programs and policies. For this summer, we have placements focused on program evaluation, communications efforts, and policy. View our website for more details on the placements and application.