Training students for careers in occupational health
Official title: Occupational Health Internship Program (OHIP)
Funded at Association/occupational & Envir Clinics · NIH-10948155 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Occupational Health Internship Program is a summer opportunity for underrepresented minority students to learn about keeping workers safe and healthy, with hands-on experiences and guidance from experienced mentors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Association/occupational & Envir Clinics NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $149,949 |
| NIH project number | 2T03OH009220-17 |
| Project ID | NIH-10948155 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are underrepresented minority students interested in pursuing careers in occupational health and safety.
✕Less likely to help
Students not interested in occupational health professions or those who do not belong to underrepresented minority groups may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
The Occupational Health Internship Program (OHIP) aims to recruit and train underrepresented minority students for careers in occupational health. This program provides a summer enrichment experience where students gain hands-on learning opportunities related to work-related health and safety hazards. Participants will learn about the changing nature of the workforce and how to design health interventions tailored to diverse worker populations. Mentors with extensive experience in health and safety guide the students throughout their internships, ensuring a supportive and educational environment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the number of qualified professionals in occupational health, ultimately improving workplace safety and health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have successfully increased diversity in health professions and improved community health outcomes, indicating a positive precedent for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Association/occupational & Envir Clinics
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harrison, Robert J — Association/occupational & Envir Clinics
- Study coordinator: Harrison, Robert J
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.