January 2022 Newsletter

Introducing UC Global Health Day 2022 Plenary Speaker Dr. Rupa Marya

In her roles as physician, professor, activist, musician, author and co-founder, Dr. Rupa Marya brings a unique perspective into human health and wellness. She examines the impact of societal injustices, while pursuing solutions rooted in the decolonization of systems.

UCGHI is honored to have Dr. Marya as a plenary speaker for UC Global Health Day on May 7, 2022, and for the festivities to conclude with a performance by her band, Rupa & the April Fishes.

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Photographed Above: Dr. Rupa Marya

The Women's Health, Gender and Empowerment COE’s Internship Opportunities

Reciprocal Partnerships for Transformational Experiential Learning Opportunities

The knowledge within global health as it relates to women's health, gender and empowerment is constantly growing. While engaging with thoughtful articles and attending lectures creates a strong foundation for comprehension, there is no denying the power and understanding that comes with hands-on and experiential learning.

The internship opportunities through the Women's Health, Gender and Empowerment COE offer students the unique opportunity to work with diverse community partners and with approaches dedicated to decolonizing global health. The program is excited to welcome new students into the program as the 2022 application cycle opens on January 24 and the deadline to apply is March 4, 2022.

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Applications Open: Planetary Health Postdoctoral Fellowship

Applications are open for the Stanford/London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Planetary Health Postdoctoral Fellowship. This fellowship trains and supports early-career researchers to find evidence-based solutions for the impacts of global environmental changes on health.

Apply by January 31, 2022 >>

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UC Center for Climate, Health and Equity Call for Seed Grant Proposal

The UC Center for Climate, Health and Equity Climate and Health Seed Grant Program has an open call for research proposals from interdisciplinary research projects across the UC system that advance health equity that address a range of priorities at the intersection of climate change and human health.

Eligible candidates are UC faculty, postdoctoral fellows and currently enrolled UC students (including students on a research gap year). Priority will be given to proposals that focus on climate and health equity. Selected proposals will receive one-time, non-renewable funding during the period March 2022 – March 2023.

Letters of intent are due January 15, 2022 >>