Internship Support
The University of Michigan School of Public Health Careers Team helps students in their ongoing professional development. The Careers Team can support students in preparing application materials, including resumes/CVs, cover letters, personal statements, etc., for positions and funding requests. They can also help with networking, informational interviews, interview preparation (including mock interviews), and negotiations once students secure a position.
- View the SPH Careers Gateway for more information and schedule an appointment.
- Visit The Heights
for more information on how to find an internship.
*While students at all levels are welcome to explore and complete internship opportunities, most opportunities are geared toward master's students and fulfilling curriculum requirements.
Academic Department and Program Support
Each department has a unique system in place to support students. Connect with your Department Program Coordinator to learn more. Below are a few department-specific resources:
Advisors/Faculty: More than a quarter of internships are found through the help of advisors or departmental faculty. Network and let them know what you are looking for and ask for any contacts.
Visit School of Public Health Faculty Profiles, Centers and Initiatives, and Research Projects to see which contacts you should reach out to regarding potential internships.
Office of Global Public Health
The Office of Global Health at the School of Public Health fosters a collaborative and coordinated approach to global health research and activities across all departments in the school. They provide and promote many funding opportunities, including the following:
Internship Transition & Supplemental Fund
This award is meant to help ease the burden for students who need more support to make the internship financially feasible.
Women’s Health Internship Fund
The Public Health Careers Team supports Michigan Public Health students in all aspects of their journey. To support students with internships, the Career’s team has a Women’s Health Internship Fund.
Region V Public Health Training Center Funding
The Region V Public Health Training Center provides funding for undergraduate and graduate student summer internships.
Rackham Graduate School Support (PhD)
- The University of Michigan's Rackham Graduate School currently offers internship funding programs for doctoral students.View Academic Term Internship Fellowships.
Mark and Myra Sorensen International Travel Scholarship
The Mark and Myra Sorensen International Travel Scholarship is designed to support students who will participate in study, internship, volunteer, or research programs abroad. The scholarship's goal is to fund a diverse array of students, regardless of field of study. The Global Engagement and Education Abroad (GEEA) team at the International Center manages the Sorensen Scholarship.
Awards will be made in the amount of at least $750 to cover expenses such as program fees, transportation, room and board, and/or local excursions made in connection with the project. Scholarship awards are contingent upon the availability of funds.
Library Student Mini Grants
Working on an innovative and collaborative project that has a real-world impact on global scholarship, community support, or diversity and inclusion?
We can provide customized mentorship and up to $1,000 to support your work.