MCHC/RISE-UP Undergraduate Program (Maternal and Child Health Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement)

The MCHC/RISE-UP Undergraduate Program provides enhanced public health leadership training in maternal and child health with a focus on social determinants of health, health promotion, and care for people with developmental disabilities. It delivers three public health leadership experiences for undergraduate scholars: clinical, research, and community engagement/advocacy. The program is run as a summer, primarily in-person cohort with some hybrid and virtual options and includes partnering universities and institutions across the United States.

Stipend, mentorship (including mentor coach and weekly meetings), research training and mentorship, opportunities for conferences and presentations, professional development and collaboration with peers.

Currently enrolled rising juniors or seniors, or those who received their baccalaureate degree within 12 calendar months of the program orientation; minimum 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale; interest in maternal and child health or health promotion; US citizen, US National, or permanent resident; able to commit to the program length.

Applicants are invited to contact the program email for additional information.