The Global Health Studies Program recognizes the importance of experiential learning for students as they define their interests and work toward post-graduation goals. Program faculty and staff help connect students to local, regional, and international academic and co-curricular opportunities.

Importantly, the Global Health Studies Program encourages student involvement in experiential learning only if it is conducted through reputable organizations which uphold ethical and health standards for both students and local populations worldwide. Resources which help students navigate their interactions outside of the classroom include:

• GHS:3034 - Doing Harm by Doing Good
• Ethical Interactions Abroad
• Institutional Review Board (for all research which includes human subjects)
• Volunteering Abroad? Read This Before You Post That Selfie 

Research   

Ferentz Undergraduate Research Fund
Funding Opportunities for Undergraduate Student Research
Independent Project in Global Health Studies
Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR)
Iowa Policy and Opinion Lab (IPOL)
Center for Social Science Innovation
Latham Science Engagement Fellowship Program
Stanley Award for Undergraduate Research
(The Dewey) Stuit Fund for Undergraduate Research
Sustainability Professional Growth and Mentorship Program (Under development--check here for related updates and information)

Internships

Center for Advancement (fundraising and development internships)
Cmiel Funded Human Rights Internship Program
Cultural Vistas Summer Internship
GAP Year Opportunities
Global Health Organizations in Iowa (peruse websites for opportunities) 
Hawkeye Experience Grant
International Internships (UI International Programs)
Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy Internships & Careers
Office of Sustainability and the Environment Internship and Work Opportunities
Pomerantz Career Center Internship Information, Micro-Internships
The Washington Center Internship Program
World Food Prize

Study Abroad

Funding Your Study Abroad Experience
Steps to Studying Abroad at the University of Iowa
Study Abroad "Major Advising Page" for GHS (explore GHS-related study abroad programs)

Engaged Learning (Leadership, Service Learning, Student Orgs, Volunteering)

Bridge
Global Health Organizations in Iowa (peruse websites for volunteer opportunities)
Hawkeye Service Breaks
Iowa N.E.W. Leadership Institute
Leadership and Engagement

• list of non-profits: https://leadandengage.uiowa.edu/service/volunteering/list-non-profits
• list of student organizations: https://leadandengage.uiowa.edu/student-organizations

Mobile Clinic Volunteering 
Office of Community Engagement
Volunteer & Service Learning Opportunities/ Pomerantz Career Center

University Resources

The University of Iowa provides general information concerning research, internships, study abroad and engaged learning opportunities. For more information, please visit the following links:

Undergraduate Research: https://research.uiowa.edu/undergraduate-research
Internships: Internships | Pomerantz Career Center - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)
Study Abroad: https://international.uiowa.edu/study-abroad
Experiential Learning: https://leadandengage.uiowa.edu/service 
Engaged Learning: https://engagement.uiowa.edu/students