Emfield Student Research Award in Global Health

Spring 2025 Application Deadline:

11:59 am on Monday, April 28, 2025


This award allows continuing Pitzer students to witness firsthand the inequities in access to quality health care that exist within the US and worldwide. Students may apply for summer research funding support to underwrite their out-of-pocket expenses to pursue an unpaid medical volunteer opportunity with an established nonprofit, charity-based organization, or university working to provide care in an underserved community. This award will cover an opportunity that lasts at least several weeks up to the entire summer. Funding support also may be awarded to students seeking a similar global health experience as part of an independent research project or thesis work under the direction of a Pitzer faculty member.


Application deadline: Complete applications are due by 11:59 am on Monday, April 28, 2025.


Criteria for the Award and Additional Information


1.    Preference will be given to continuing Pitzer students whose lack of funds would otherwise prevent them from pursuing this type of voluntary health care experience.


2.    At the conclusion of the project, a brief report is required and will be sent to the donor.


3.    Number and dollar amount annually awarded varies; two to three students may be funded each summer.


4.    All applications must be accompanied by a letter of support from a Pitzer faculty sponsor.


5.    Award notifications are expected two weeks after proposals are due.


Students should submit the following in the attachment section below:


  • A written proposal not to exceed 500-700 words which explains the proposed project. Be sure to describe the organization you plan to work with and how you will use the requested support.
  • A brief detailed budget outlining anticipated expenses.
  • All applications must be accompanied by a letter of support from a Pitzer faculty sponsor.



For questions, email DOFBudgets@Pitzer.edu


Budget Management Team

Andrea Harris & Brigitte Garney

DOFBudgets@Pitzer.edu

Pitzer College | Office of the Dean of Faculty

 
 
 
 
 
 

Attach letter of support from a Pitzer faculty sponsor in the attachment section below

 
 
 

Please Attach the following:


  • A written proposal not to exceed 500-700 words which explains the proposed project. Be sure to describe the organization you plan to work with and how you will use the requested support.
  • A brief detailed budget outlining anticipated expenses.
  • All applications must be accompanied by a letter of support from a Pitzer faculty sponsor.
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