Research

While not a requirement of the major or minor, you are encouraged to conduct public health research both on campus and abroad under the supervision of faculty in any relevant discipline or program. In addition, research is a major component of the public health programs offered by Northwestern. Students are encouraged to continue their research upon their return to campus.

Global Health Studies Research Fellowships

Consider applying to one of the many fellowship opportunities through the Program in Global Health Studies. 

• Radulovacki Global Health Scholars Research Fellowship
  Designed to create research opportunities, this program funds strong, well-prepared, and creative projects for implementation abroad or in the US.
• John and Martha Mabie Fellowship for Public Health Research
  This fellowship allows Global Health Studies students to pursue independent research projects abroad.
• Leslie Frost Sable Global Health Fellowship Fund
  Provides fellowship support to undergraduate students enrolled in  Global Health Studies, with a preference for meritorious students who are underrepresented in research programs abroad. Support shall include, but is not limited to: costs and expenses relating to non-credit faculty –led and/or student-led research study abroad opportunities.

• Bernick and Family Global Health Fellowship Fund

  Provide fellowship support to undergraduate students enrolled in Global Health Studies.  Support shall include but is not limited to: costs and expenses relating to non-credit faculty-led and/or non-credit student-led research study abroad opportunities or for-credit opportunities in conjunction with the financial aid office. Students supported by the Fund shall be known as the Bernick Health Fellows

Find application suggestions on the Fellowship Application Tips webpage.

Additional research opportunities

• The Northwestern Office of Fellowships
• Undergraduate Research Grants
• Undergraduate Language Grants
• Undergraduate Research and Arts Exposition Presentation Opportunity
• Northwestern Undergraduate Research Journal
• Chicago-area Undergraduate Research Symposium (CAURS)

How can you impact world health issues as a student?

Professor Bill Leonard takes you through the steps to get started.

What are other students doing?

Check out this video about projects in South Africa and Montana.