The (INSPIRE) Program Internship for Networking Strategic Professional Instruction Reaching Everyone

The (INSPIRE) Program

Internship for Networking Strategic Professional Instruction Reaching Everyone

INSPIRE offers students and recent graduates from colleges and universities across the U.S. an opportunity to nurture and grow their knowledge and skills in overdose and substance use disorder prevention programming and Indigenous evaluation. Interns will work within American Indian and Alaska Native serving health departments and organizations with on-site mentorship. The applied, practical work experience on site will be accompanied by a professional development training series, developed by Seven Directions, at the University of Washington, and National Network for Public Health Institutes (NNPHI). This program is designed to support early career practitioners and professionals serving American Indian and Alaska Native health nations and communities to address pressing concerns and needs for Indigenous peoples' and community health and wellness.

Funding for this initiative is through the Safe States Alliance’s cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Strengthening Public Health Systems and

Services through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation's Health), Award # 6, NU38PW000028-01

Application Due Date: April 18, 2025

Dates of Program: May 27, 2025 - July 18, 2025

Basic Information

Full Name*

Email Address*

Phone Number*

Mailing Address*

Tribal Affilitation

Are you a current student or a recent graduate?*

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Name of College/University or Institution*

Degree Program*

Expected Graduation Date or Date of Graduation*

Program Interest and Fit

Why are you interested in the internship program?*

Program Interest and Fit*

How do you see this program helping you achieve your personal or professional goals? Please share your long-term career aspirations.

Program Interest and Fit*

What skills, knowledge, or lived experience do you bring that align with the focus areas of this program (e.g., overdose prevention, substance use, indigenous evaluation)?

Program Interest and Fit*

Describe any prior experiences working with or within Indigenous communities.

Goals & Commitment*

What do you hope to learn or accomplish during this internship experience?

Availability*

Are you available and committed to participate in all 8 weeks of the internship program, which includes any host agency activities, cohort learning, and professional development opportunities?

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Experience

Transcript & Resume*

Please upload a transcript and resume with your most relevant academic, professional, or volunteer experiences, and atleast one academic or professional reference (e.g., Name, Title, Email, Phone Number.)

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Research & Programming

Do you have prior experience with public health research, program implementation, or evaluation? If yes, please describe.

Subject Area Past Experience

Have you worked on projects related to overdose prevention or substance use? If yes, briefly explain.

Leadership Experience

Have you had any leadership roles in academic, professional, or community settings? If yes, please describe.

Placement & Accomodations

Location Preferences*

Do you have any location preferences for your internship placement, including a remote work option? Please choose from the options below.

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Transportation*

Do you have access to reliable transportation if required for your placement?

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Final Questions

Is there anything else you would like us to know?

Please share any additional information about your background, identity, or lived experiences that are relevant to your application.

Consent and Certification

Consent*

I certify that all information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that my acceptance to the program and pairing with an internship site is conditional upon receipt of a background check.

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