Coming Soon: Vivian Lasley-Bibbs Health Equity Fellowship Program
The Vivian Lasley-Bibbs Health Equity fellowship program was established to develop the next generation of public health leaders who have demonstrated academic excellence, a passion for health equity, and a desire to work in governmental public health settings.
The Fellowship provides Master-level public health students with an 8-week immersive virtual learning experience.
Fellows are paired with a State Office of Minority Health/Health Equity to receive real-world application through a capstone project, networking and mentoring, and group didactic sessions.
Program Highlights:
- Experience 8 weeks of immersive work and learning under the supervision and mentorship of a State Office of Minority Health/Health Equity officer.
- Gain hands-on experience working in a governmental public health setting.
- Collaborate on projects with real-world applications addressing social justice and the root causes of health disparities.
- Receive paid compensation during the 8-week full-time fellowship (320 hours)
- Participate in weekly Group learning sessions focused on workforce readiness in governmental settings and Health Equity.
- Collaboration on a NASOMH-guided National Health Equity Initiative.
Who Can Apply:
- Graduate Students in a master’s or doctoral program. Master’s students must have completed their first year of study.
- Early-career professionals with 1-3 years of research or evaluation experience.
When and Where:
- Applications will open on the ASTHO website in late January, with a link from the NASOMH website. Stay tuned.
- The internship period is from June 2 through July 31.
- All activities will be virtual, with the possibility of an optional, in-person presentation in the fall (after the fellowship has ended), pending funding.