The Henry Anderson III Graduate Student Award in Environmental and Occupational Public Health from the Global Health Institute (GHI) supports UW-Madison graduate or health professional students interested in pursuing research in the areas of environmental and occupational public health—that is the study of the role of environmental or occupational factors as determinants of health. Research topics might include (but not be exclusive to) health effects from pollution or toxins (air, water, food, noise, etc.), physical hazards (e.g. extreme climatic events), occupational hazards (workplace chemicals, biologicals, ergonomic issues, etc.), urban health (from urban design related to physical and/or mental health promotion) or ecosystem disruption and/or natural resource depletion and disease emergence.
Preference will be given to graduate students in the “allied health” professions (Schools of Medicine and Public Health, Pharmacy, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine), those pursuing other local or international environmental public health projects, such as dual degree MD-MPH or DVM-MPH, and Pathway of Distinction students doing environmental public health projects. Students pursuing the Graduate/ Professional/Capstone Certificate in Global Health are also eligible to apply.
GHI will make an award of $5,000 for a duration of one year. The award may be used for project supplies and expenses but not tuition, program fees, salaries, or stipends.
The grant was offered for the first time in 2018. Use this WiSH link to review the requirements, review the terms, and find the application. You will need your NET ID and password to complete the application on the WiSH system. If you have any questions, please reach out to globalhealth@ghi.wisc.edu.
Application Deadline for 2025 is now closed.