INTERNSHIP
2024 Global Research, Implementation and Training (GRIT) Internship
July 15 - August 23, 2024
The Global Research, Implementation and Training (GRIT) internship program provides university students with an immersive global health experience in Uganda, the pearl of Africa. GRIT summer interns design and implement research studies and facilitate community outreach and awareness-raising programs for youth in Kenya and Uganda, in partnership with respected local non-profit organizations. Projects that interns participate in focus on diverse global health challenges, including sexual and reproductive health, drowning and injury prevention, climate change and environmental health, and gender equity. While working side-by-side with community members, interns will gain a better understanding of how global health projects are implemented and will be better equipped to lead future programs that emphasize community-based partnerships.
Internship Goals and Activities
The Summer GRIT program aims to provide interns the opportunity to immerse themselves in a range of global health activities, including research, program implementation, community outreach, and policy development. The experience is broken down into three phases and interns rotate between three different locations in Kenya and Uganda. For example, the first week interns work with Project Elimu in Kibera, Kenya,. where they facilitate activities with the Peer Health Ambassadors. The second week interns spend in Kampala, visiting programs and sharing data and best practices with major national and international stakeholders in support of public health policy development, as well as volunteering in Splash Camp activities. The third week students are re stationed in rural Northern Uganda where they train and partner with Youth Public Health and Refugee Ambassadors in community outreach, data collection, and data analysis. As interns traverse the region, they have the opportunity to experience the natural and cultural wonders that Kenya and Uganda have to offer, including going on safari, visiting cultural sites, and engaging in daily life with locals. Interns who wish to extend their time in the country are welcome to develop an individualized program in advance or after the main program.
What is included
This program provides a fully immersive cultural and educational experience. All transportation and lodging is provided, including short homestays with rural Ugandan families. Most food and excursion costs are also covered through the program tuition.
Who is eligible
Undergraduate and graduate students at any level who are committed to completing at least one summer session are encouraged to apply for our internship program. We also accept applications from working professionals in, or with a background in, public health, international development, or a related field.
For the best experience, we are looking for students who are culturally competent, flexible, and well-organized; who demonstrate a positive, result-oriented approach to work; and who are self-motivated.
How to apply
We invite candidates from all universities to complete to the GRIT Internship Program interest form on the EIA website. Candidates will be contacted and final notified of acceptance decisions will be released in February 2024.
Cost
The program costs $2,500, plus individual airfare.