Become a GHEFP program site

More about the program

Students apply for these placements, and we make selections based on a matching process that takes into consideration both faculty and student preferences. Students are awarded a grant of up to $3,500 to defray travel costs. 

Our expectations of faculty mentors: 

• Ensure project funding is in place prior to submitting the application to host a site
• Establish a scope of work description and a clear set of expectations for students. The work to be performed should be substantive and may involve a research project or a global health practice program at your field site. 
• Ensure your in-country partners agree to have a student working with the team and are able to supervise them if you will not be in-country with the student
• Be responsible for compliance with IRB rules in connection with student research involvement
• Judge all applicants based upon academic and personal achievement record (not based on existing relationships) 
• Provide an orientation for grantees regarding cultural issues, and other matters that may be important and relevant to working with your team remotely 
• Provide or ensure supervision for the scope of work
• Outline communication expectations, establish a general communication plan and check in with students regularly
• Provide reasonable assistance in finding safe and secure housing 

Center resources for faculty mentors and students

• Online travel training orientation for students 
• Mentorship guidelines and faculty support group
• Interview guidelines
• Communication liaison between faculty and students