Graduate Research & Program Innovation Intern
About The Position
The IDEA Institute is seeking a motivated graduate student to serve as a Graduate Research & Program Innovation Intern supporting a global initiative focused on transforming academic public health through equity-centered scholarship, innovation, and collaboration. This internship is designed to provide meaningful educational and professional development experiences through applied learning, mentorship, and participation in projects that complement the intern's academic studies. As an active member of the IDEA Institute team, the intern will have the opportunity to contribute to global initiatives, collaborate with public health leaders, and help translate research into practical resources that support faculty, students, and institutions across the world.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an MPH, DrPH, PhD, or related graduate program.
- Strong interest in academic public health, health equity, higher education, implementation science, or organizational change.
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Ability to synthesize research into clear, actionable products.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
- Applicants must reside in one of ASPPH's approved hiring states: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, DC, or West Virginia.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with generative AI tools for research or educational purposes, podcast production, video editing, Canva, literature reviews, and educational technology is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the development and coordination of the Transforming Academia for Equity special supplement in Frontiers in Public Health.
- Assist with literature reviews, manuscript coordination, author communications, and editorial workflows.
- Assist the ASPPH Health Sciences Librarian in translating research findings into accessible summaries, briefs, toolkits, and educational resources.
- Support dissemination efforts that broaden the reach of equity-centered scholarship.
- Assist with the development and curation of evidence-based resources for the AI Resource for Institutional Excellence (ARIE).
- Identify and organize scholarly and practice-based resources.
- Support the development of innovative educational materials for the IDEA Institute's learning platforms.
- Assist with communications supporting ASPPH leadership's health equity-centered collaborations and partnerships.
- Assist in preparing agendas, summaries, and follow-up communications for Advisory Committees and Focus Groups, as needed.
- Support dissemination through the IDEA Exchange podcast, IDEA eLearn Classroom, newsletters, webinars, website content, and social media.
- Assist the Director of the IDEA Institute and ASPPH Health Sciences Librarian in developing audience-centered communication materials.
- Assist with project evaluation activities and data collection to support program improvement.
- Support reporting and continuous improvement activities.
- Participate in team planning meetings and professional development opportunities.
Benefits
- Compensation: $25.00 per hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
