Overview
Environmental health is the discipline that focuses on the
interrelationships between people and their environment,
promotes human health and well-being, and fosters a safe
and healthful environment. The health of the public is
affected by the environments that surround us; from the
air we breathe and the water we use to the places we
work and the neighborhoods we live in. The interaction
between the environment and human health is
intrinsically linked. This is where the field of
environmental health plays a part and is where you, the
graduate student, can make a difference.
The Graduate Environmental Health program (GEH) is a paid ten week summer internship available for graduate students with majors or interests deemed to be in support of environmental health missions at NCEH/ATSDR. During the program interns will be assigned to projects that utilize the skills they’ve acquired through graduate studies and personal experiences. Interns will also be able to take advantage of lecture series and other opportunities offered at the CDC. Interns will receive a $750 weekly stipend while participating in this program. The mission of the internship is to offer selected students a broad overview of environmental health at the federal level and to foster an interest in environmental health as a career. Applicants should have a passion for the environment and an eagerness to learn about the environment’s link to human health.
Application
- Application deadline: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
- Notification to intern of acceptance: Monday, April 2, 2012
- Acceptance of internship offer by student and initiation of paperwork: Thursday, April 5, 2012
- Internship dates: June 13 - August 17, 2012
Note: CDC will review applications and make
final award selections.
Eligibility Requirements
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident with green card
- Currently enrolled full-time in a college/university as a graduate student in a degree granting program. Students graduating in Spring 2012 are eligible for this opportunity.
- Interests and/or studies that are applicable to the field of environmental health
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
- Proof of health insurance
Other Important Information
- Commitment on the part of the participant and CDC with regard to later employment is neither implied, nor should it be inferred by the offer or acceptance of an award
- Deferrals of the internship will not be allowed
- All participants are considered guest researchers and are subject to CDC regulations governing visiting scientists, engineers, other professionals, and students to determine their access to the hosting venue and eligibility for an internship
- As a guest researcher, each participant is responsible for payment of income taxes and is advised to become familiar with the relevant sections of the current tax codes
- Health-insurance is required for all participants
- Participation in the program is contingent upon the individual's ability to obtain the proper security clearance
- All applicants will be subject to a criminal records check and other
background investigations conducted by the U.S. Government. These inquiries
are conducted to develop information to assess various factors about the
applicant, including reliability, trustworthiness, honesty, integrity,
character, conduct and loyalty to the United States
Contact Us:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30333 - 800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348 - New Hours of Operation
8am-8pm ET/Monday-Friday
Closed Holidays - cdcinfo@cdc.gov
