Global Health
UChicago is a top institution for global health. The University partners with leading NGOs, think tanks, research institutes, foundations, and public health agencies to create opportunities. Use the programs below to start your journey to a rewarding career in global health!
Kiphart Collegiate Fellows Program
Applications Open: November 15, 2026
Applications Close: January 4, 2027
Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Year Students
The Kiphart Collegiate Fellows Program supports experiential-learning internships in global health and social development, with a preferred focus on low- and middle-income countries.
Fellows receive a stipend of up to $5,000, access to an exclusive job board, and cohort events throughout the fellowship year. Up to 15 students are selected each year, and students of any major are eligible to apply.
Pozen Global Health Scholars
Applications Open: March 15, 2027
Applications Close: April 1, 2027
Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Year Students
The Pozen Global Health Scholars Program is a selective track for College students interested in the broad range of careers related to health equity.
Scholars complete skills workshops, attend conferences, participate in innovation challenges, and receive a designation of completion on their transcript at graduation. They also benefit from networking with global health and human development organizations, international summer internships with grassroots nonprofits and multilateral agencies, funding for certifications and conference attendance, and international global health career treks. Students of all majors are encouraged to apply.
The program is supported by a generous gift from Richard (AB’69) and Ann Pozen.
Global Health Career Treks
Applications Open (Spring Break 2027): December 4, 2026
Applications Close (Spring Break 2027): January 19, 2027
Eligibility: All College Students
Every year, students travel around the world to visit leading global health employers on career treks. Previous global health treks have visited Chile, Ghana, Kenya, and Rwanda.
2026-2027 Global Health Trek Destinations
Summer 2026: Jakarta, Indonesia
Winter 2026: New Delhi, India
Spring 2027: Sao Paulo & Rio de Janeiro, Brazil