The Reason Behind Internships in Global Health Sector
In the world of global health research, opportunities abound for those passionate about making a difference. One such programme, the 2024 Global Health Program, has proven to be a game-changer for Yubi Mamiya, an Engineering Correspondent.
The Global Health Emerging Scholars (GHES) Fellowship, a key component of the programme, offers a 12-month mentored research training experience to pre- and post-doctoral scholars from the U.S. and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This programme is designed to cultivate skills in scientific research focused on global health equity and independent research careers.
Mamiya, who hails from the U.S., was one of the fortunate recipients of this prestigious fellowship. She spent her internship at partnering institutions in LMICs across the globe, working alongside experts in the field. The experience was pivotal in her growth and learning, with the compassionate support received from Princeton and Dr. Lim playing a crucial role.
The programme offers a wide variety of research internships on global health topics each summer. Mamiya's research project covered a range of topics, including wet-lab research on infectious diseases in Brazil, community engagement survey studies on food insecurity and nutrition management in low-income communities in the Philippines, and data analysis on malaria spread in Madagascar.
Throughout her internship, Mamiya honed her research skills, scientific communication skills, and even developed a keen interest in epidemiology. She found the knowledgeable mentorship, unique perspectives, and hands-on skill-building provided by the Global Health Program to be invaluable to her personal and professional growth.
Dr. Lee-Ling Lim, Mamiya's mentor, provided insightful guidance throughout the internship. Her mentorship impacted Mamiya's interest in epidemiology and improved the quality of her work. Under Dr. Lim's mentorship, Mamiya was able to build and apply statistical analysis, predictive modeling, data visualization, and programming skills during her project.
The internships are fully-funded and open to students of all class years and backgrounds. Mamiya encourages students of all backgrounds to apply for the upcoming Global Health Program. She recommends scheduling an appointment with a career counselor to seek guidance on crafting a successful application.
Interested applicants should consult the official GHES program websites hosted by the partner universities or contact program coordinators directly for up-to-date application instructions and deadlines. The internships provide an opportunity to explore urgent health issues in regions around the world, making it an experience not to be missed.
[1] Global Health Program website: https://www.globalhealthprogram.org [2] GHES Fellowship website: https://www.globalhealthprogram.org/fellowships/ghes [3] Princeton University Global Health Program website: https://www.princeton.edu/globalhealth [4] Information from the GHES Fellowship brochure.
- Yubi Mamiya, during her tenure in the Global Health Program, gained extensive research skills in various areas, including epidemiology, data analysis, predictive modeling, and programming – all of which she applied to her project focused on chronic diseases like type-2-diabetes and medical-conditions in low-income communities.
- Research topics available through the Global Health Program include investigation of chronic diseases such as type-2-diabetes in science, studying the impact of medical-conditions on global health equity, and developing strategies for improving health-and-wellness in low- and middle-income countries.
- In the Global Health Program, applicants can look forward to exploring critical health issues on a global scale, focusing particularly on medical-conditions like chronic diseases, and working on research projects that aim to address the distinct challenges faced by these communities and promote health equity.
