Division of Epidemiology | Summer 2026
Applications for Summer 2026 closed March 15, 2026. Applicants will be notified of their status May 1, 2026.
We place 20-45 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students with local/regional/tribal and state health partners to work on pressing public health projects. You are expected to commit to a minimum of 160 hours during the summer (May-August). You may work more hours as required for school practicums, pending prior agreement with your internship supervisor.
Undergraduate students are paid $20 an hour for up to 160 hours of work. Graduate students are paid $25 an hour for up to 160 hours of work. The projects are posted each February, and applications are open from mid-February until mid-March.
Sample project areas
- Data analysis and dashboards
- Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs)
- Focus groups and qualitative research
- Environmental sampling and field work
- Public health education (including messaging, materials, and campaigns)
- Social media and health communication campaigns
- Substance use disorder–related projects
And much more, tailored to local/regional/tribal and state needs!
Eligibility requirements
- At least the minimum age required by federal, state or local laws and employment standards
- A U.S. citizen, or appropriate employment authorization documentation
- A student enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student for the duration of the internship timeframe
- Able to produce a letter of verification from your educational institution showing proof of enrollment
- Able to complete and sign CORI paperwork (in Boston)
- Able to communicate effectively in English
- Applicants must have reliable transportation to the posting they rank (some positions may not be as accessible via public transit) and live within 40 miles of the placement
Questions?
Contact the Local Health Internship Team.