Scholarships for underrepresented students to attend public health conferences
Official title: Conference Scholarships for APHA's 2023, 2024, & 2025 Annual Meetings to Support Underrepresented Students in Environmental Health
Funded at American Public Health Association · NIH-11031387 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program offers scholarships to help underrepresented students attend the American Public Health Association's annual meetings, where they can learn about important topics like environmental health and justice while connecting with public health leaders to boost their education and career opportunities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | American Public Health Association NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | February 8, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $10,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R13ES036078-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11031387 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing studies in public health or related fields.
✕Less likely to help
Students who are not from underrepresented backgrounds or those not pursuing relevant studies may not benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
This initiative provides scholarships for underrepresented students to attend the American Public Health Association's annual meetings, which focus on environmental health and justice. The program aims to foster interest in these critical areas by offering diverse sessions and networking opportunities with public health leaders. Students will gain exposure to important discussions on health equity and environmental issues, enhancing their education and career prospects. The scholarships will support participation in meetings held in various U.S. cities over the next few years.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower underrepresented students by providing them with valuable educational and networking opportunities in the field of public health.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have successfully increased diversity and engagement in public health fields, indicating a positive precedent for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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American Public Health Association
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Robb, Kate Marie — American Public Health Association
- Study coordinator: Robb, Kate Marie
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.