Global Health Disparities Research Training Program
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The Program
The Mount Sinai Global Health Research Training Program invites current master and doctoral degree students or recent graduates (within two years after graduation) to apply. Interns will work on research projects under the guidance of prominent international and domestic scientists in one of six countries in Latin America, New York or Puerto Rico. Before interns travel to their assigned research sites, they receive training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, where they learn about global health, how to develop career goals, and how to write and publish research papers. |

Benefits
Here is an edited version of the eligibility criteria that aligns with the recent executive orders on eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and the NIH’s revised policies eliminating affirmative action programs for minorities. This revision ensures compliance with current federal guidelines while maintaining a focus on broad access and inclusivity based on socioeconomic and geographic disadvantage rather than race or ethnicity.
Eligibility Criteria for Funded Grant Program
All Applicants Must Fit the Following Citizenship and Academic Status:
To promote diversity while staying compliant with federal policies, we consider applicants who have faced educational or economic hardship rather than racial identity such as:
Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds such as one of the following:
Individuals with Disabilities (as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended):
Program Participation Requirements:
To apply, please go to: Global Health Program
For questions, please contact: [email protected]
Dr. Luz Claudio is director of the program which is funded by the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities.
- Round trip and housing expenses to attend orientation week in New York City and for travel to/ lodging in host country or research site.
- Emergency health insurance while in host country.
- Monthly stipend of approximately $2,352 (depending on education level)
- Research training in an area related to health and/or environment
- Mentoring from top experts who can provide research training and career guidance
- Inclusion in a community of Global Health Program alumni
Here is an edited version of the eligibility criteria that aligns with the recent executive orders on eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and the NIH’s revised policies eliminating affirmative action programs for minorities. This revision ensures compliance with current federal guidelines while maintaining a focus on broad access and inclusivity based on socioeconomic and geographic disadvantage rather than race or ethnicity.
Eligibility Criteria for Funded Grant Program
All Applicants Must Fit the Following Citizenship and Academic Status:
- U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or lawful permanent residents and must have a valid passport with more than 6 months before expiration.
- Enrolled in or recently graduated (within two years) from an MA, MPH, PhD, MD, or other graduate program.
To promote diversity while staying compliant with federal policies, we consider applicants who have faced educational or economic hardship rather than racial identity such as:
Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds such as one of the following:
- Currently or formerly homeless
- Currently or formerly in the foster care system
- Eligible for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program for two or more years
- First-generation college student (no parents or legal guardians who completed a bachelor's degree)
- Eligible for Federal Pell Grants
- Received support from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) as a parent or child
- Grew up in a U.S. rural area or a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)-designated Low-Income and Health Professional Shortage Area
- Other educational or economic hardships (explain in personal statement)
Individuals with Disabilities (as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended):
- Those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
Program Participation Requirements:
- Must be available for orientation in New York City during the first week of June.
- Must be available to travel internationally for 11-12 consecutive weeks during the summer.
- Required to complete a research report based on the international experience.
To apply, please go to: Global Health Program
For questions, please contact: [email protected]
Dr. Luz Claudio is director of the program which is funded by the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities.