From: Brenda T. Robinson [btr.wr@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 11:49 AM To: btr.wr@verizon.net Subject: VARIOUS INTERN/FELLOWSHIP/STUDENT PROGRAMS The Office of Minority Health Resource Center receives employment opportunity announcements from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other government sites. Please return to our Employment page often for the latest information on employment opportunities relating to minorities and health. To submit your employment opportunity to OMH please send an email to: info@omhrc.gov, enter "employment" in the subject line. The following represents the content we have available in this category: Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships Grants are awarded to eligible institutions for traineeships for licensed registered nurses enrolled as full-time students beyond the twelfth month of study in a Master's degree nurse anesthesia program. The traineeship program is a formula program so all approved applicants will be funded. The application deadline is February 9 , 2007. Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship Grants are awarded to eligible institutions to provide financial support through traineeships for registered nurses enrolled in advanced education nursing programs to prepare nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, nurse administrators, nurse educators, public health nurses and nurses in other specialties requiring advanced education. The traineeship program is a formula program so all approved applicants will receive funds. The application deadline is February 9 , 2007. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Health Services Research Training Program Especially for outstanding economists, political scientists, sociologists, public policy and health professionals, this training opportunity will equip scholars with the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to conduct research that will meet the evolving needs of patients, providers, health care plans, purchasers, and/or policy-makers. The application deadline is January 30, 2007. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Mental Health Economics Training Program Especially for outstanding PhD economists or those with a doctorate in a closely related field, this training opportunity will provide training and experience in applying research methods to the economic evaluation of mental health financing, services, and policies, with an opportunity for special attention to pharmacoeconomics. The application deadline is January 30, 2007. Intern for the National Association of Mental Health Planning and Advisory Councils (NAMHPAC) The intern will assist with project coordination activities. Tasks may include assisting research material for presentations and technical assistance activities, and managing logistics associated with meetings and travel. For more information about NAMHPAC, visit www.namhpac.org. Please email your resume to jdleslie@mentalhealthamerica.net. No phone calls please. National Institute on Drug Abuse's Intramural Research Program (IRP) Offering Summer Research Training Opportunities The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is offering summer research training opportunities for students 16 years of age or older who are enrolled at least half-time in high school, have finished high school, or are attending an accredited U.S. college or university. Students who are accepted to the program will work side-by-side with some of the world's leading scientists, in an environment devoted exclusively to cutting-edge biomedical research. This program gives them the opportunity to be involved in research at a level that most do not experience in their high school or undergraduate courses. The application deadline is March 1, 2006. NIH Research and Training Opportunities Search the National Institutes of Health’s site for a variety of research and training programs designed for a student and post graduates. Some of the opportunities include loan repayment programs, summer internships, post baccalaureate research, graduate education programs, post doctoral training, clinical and research training programs. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Scholarship, Internship, and Fellowship Award Programs CHCI is seeking talented students for three award programs. The deadlines for the three programs are as follows: Congressional Internship Program: January 31, 2007 Public Policy Fellowship: March 1, 2007 Scholarship Awards: April 16, 2007 The White House Internship Program Do you want to serve our President and explore the world of public service? If you are a United States citizen, enrolled in a college or university, and at least 18 years of age then you could do just that! The White House Internship Program is seeking exceptional candidates to apply for this highly competitive program. In addition to typical office duties, interns attend weekly lectures, tours, and complete an intern service project. Interns may serve a term in the Fall, Spring or Summer. The Summer 2007 (May 22 to August 24, 2007) application deadline is March 6, 2007. Housing and Urban Development Graduate Student Research Program HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) sponsors the Graduate Student Research Program (GSRP). The goal of the program is to recruit graduate students who are interested in starting or advancing their careers in housing and urban development. The program combines educational with practical experience to enhance learning. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Web/IT Internship Opportunity at the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the nation's largest patient-directed, illness-specific organization is seeking a web/IT intern who will assist with the maintenance of DBSA's website and assist with the implementation of and future enhancements that are designed to increase site functionality. The intern will also utilize specific strategies to enhance website traffic and increase contact with DBSA constituents, including seeking out and coordinating logical web links and maintaining constituent databases. Pre and Post Doctoral Training Program in Health of Older Minorities The Sealy Center on Aging at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas has openings available for pre-doctoral and post-doctoral positions. Pre-doctoral fellows will earn a Ph.D. degree in Sociomedical Sciences or Health Services Research curricula in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, the Institute for Medical Humanities, or other relevant doctoral programs at UTMB. Funded by a training grant from the National Institute on Aging, these positions are for research focusing on the health of older minorities, with a particular emphasis on older Hispanics. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. ERRIS Intensive Workshop on Grant Writing, Preparation, and Submission in Rehabilitation Research This workshop is designed for junior and mid-level faculty in all medical rehabilitation disciplines (excluding sports medicine and geriatrics, unless focused on populations with disabilities) who are on the cusp of success in NIH-funded research and who are eligible for NIH funding (either a research or career development award). CMS Diversity Summer Internship Program The purpose of the Diversity Summer Internship Program is to enhance students' knowledge about CMS programs, mission, vision and goals. Additionally, the program seeks to familiarize participants about Federal, State, and local health care programs serving underserved and uninsured populations. International Health Elective at US-Mexico Border for Health Professionals in Training -- Free Housing and Tuition The STEER (South Texas Environmental Education and Research) program has received State and federal awards for this "hands-on" approach to training health professionals in public health. The U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Corps Senior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program (SRCOSTEP) SRCOSTEP) is designed to assist students financially during the final academic year of their qualifying degree in return for an agreement to work for the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Corps after graduation. The payback service obligation is equal to twice the time sponsored, i.e., an 18-month employment commitment for 9 months of financial support. The U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Corps Junior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program (JRCOSTEP) The JRCOSTEP allows students to gain valuable professional experience with the PHS early in their education. JRCOSTEP participants serve in assignments throughout the country during their official school breaks for periods from 31 to 120 days. Although opportunities can be offered throughout the year, most JRCOSTEP participants are hired for the summer months (June, July, August). CDC Public Health Prevention Service The Public Health Prevention Service (PHPS) is a unique 3-year training and service program for master's level public health professionals. The program focuses on public health program management and provides Prevention Specialists with experience in program planning, implementation, and evaluation through specialized hands-on training and mentorship at CDC and state and local health agencies. In addition to on-the-job training, the PHPS program provides formal instruction in program management, epidemiology, surveillance, emergency response, and project evaluation. Prevention Specialists participate in a variety of activities, such as seminars, evaluation projects, web-based training, temporary duty assignments, and conferences that are designed to provide them with essential public health program management skills. The selection process for entrance into PHPS is highly competitive, and candidates are recruited from schools, universities and public health/management programs across the country. Applications are typically accepted September through February. Emerging Leaders The Emerging Leaders Program is a two year program that will allow you to explore diverse career fields, involving your educational background, within the Department of Health and Human Services, while providing you with the skills and experience needed for a career with the Federal Government. During the program you will have unique professional opportunities, including close interaction with various agency executives, as well as with public, private, non-profit, and advocacy organizations. If selected for the program, you will be hired at the GS-9 level. After 1 year in the program, you will be considered for a promotion to a GS-11. At the end of the program, graduates are advanced to a GS-12 level. Recruitment typically occurs annually from September-March. Presidential Management Fellows Program The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is your passport to a unique and rewarding career experience with the Federal Government. It was established by the President through an Executive Order in 1977 to attract outstanding leaders from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs to Federal service. In order to enter the program, prospective PMFs must be nominated their school’s Dean, Chairperson, or Academic Program Director, or Nominating Official of their graduate program in order to be considered for the PMF Program. Nominees undergo a competitive assessment and selection process to become PMF finalists. Finalists then become eligible for appointment by a Federal Agency. Federal agencies appoint Fellows to an excepted service position at the GS-9, GS-11, or GS-12 level, depending on the candidate's qualifications. Appointments are made under this authority for two years. Upon completion, a Fellow may be promoted up to the GS-13 level. PMF assignments may involve domestic or international issues, technology, science, criminal justice, health, financial management, and many other fields in support of public service programs. Deadline: Annual, October. Norm Mineta Internship Immersion Program Offering Fully-funded Internship Opportunities at the U.S. Department of Defense The Norm Mineta Internship Immersion Program will provide fully-funded internship opportunities at the U.S. Department of Defense for a total of 90 undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds. There will be substantive placements in a variety of DOD offices and functions. White House Internship Program Applications due March 7, 2006 for Summer 2006 term – (May 23 to August 25, 2006) The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to learn more about the daily operations of the White House. OR http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=1&lvlID=12