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The Tow International Public Health Internship provides hands-on experience in public health, allowing Brooklyn College students to engage in real-world global health initiatives through ICAP at Columbia University. Participants contribute to impactful projects, collaborate with experts, and develop skills in health program implementation. Students from Brooklyn College with a strong interest in public health, global health, and international development are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Students should submit the following:
Applicants are responsible for confirming receipt of all materials.
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Yes, Brooklyn College provides financial support to all interns. Funding includes:
Transportation and catering are also provided during the one-week Public Health Bootcamp.
All application components are due Monday, February 3, 2025, by 11:59 p.m.
Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Notifications for interviews will be sent in March 2025.
Final decisions will be made by early April 2025.
Accepted students will receive an offer letter via email.
The internship begins with a mandatory Public Health Bootcamp in May 2025.
Individual internship start dates will follow, based on the student’s availability and project requirements, typically during the summer.
The program includes a 10-week internship as part of its structure.
Students are expected to engage fully during this period.
Based at Columbia University with operations in more than 40 countries, ICAP is a leader in global public health, internationally known for tackling the world’s toughest health challenges—from HIV to tuberculosis, from malaria to maternal and child health, and the growing problem of noncommunicable diseases, and most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic. Through innovative research, collaborative technical assistance, and a focus on strengthening health systems, ICAP helps to create better, more accessible health services to reduce the burden of illness on people and communities.
