Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) Opportunity for Graduate Students Supplemental Funding to Link Geosciences and Human Health (GeoHealth INTERN)
Supports geoscience graduate students in interdisciplinary research internships with public health or medical professionals to address environmental impacts on human health.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: April 15, 2027 (target date, annual for supplemental funding requests)
Funding Amounts: Up to $55,000 per student for a six-month internship; up to 20 awards per year (GEO directorate).
Summary: Supports graduate student internships linking geosciences and human health through collaborative research with public health or medical professionals.
Key Information: Only graduate students on active NSF GEO awards are eligible; requests must align with both geosciences and human health.
Description
This supplemental funding opportunity from the NSF Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) supports graduate students on active NSF awards to undertake six-month, paid internships with public health or medical professionals. The goal is to foster interdisciplinary research at the intersection of geosciences and human health, addressing urgent challenges such as air and water quality, wildfire aerosols, nano/microplastics, harmful algal blooms, and the health impacts of environmental change. The program aims to enhance professional development and research experience by facilitating projects that combine earth sciences expertise with public health perspectives.
