Summer Intensive Program

As a university-wide institute at Northwestern University, ISGMH's mission is to connect scholars from numerous disciplines with the SGM community to forge collaborations and stimulate innovative research to improve SGM health and wellbeing. The Institute provides opportunities for high-level research and training for the next generation of SGM scholars.

The Third Coast Center for AIDS Research (TC CFAR) is a citywide collaboration led by Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, the Chicago and Illinois Departments of Public Health and multiple community partners. The center's mission is to catalyze cross-disciplinary and cross-institutional research will end the HIV epidemic.

The mission of Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC) is to end HIV/STI epidemics in the South by promoting accessible and high-quality systems of prevention, treatment, care, housing, and essential support services.

Ihre Aufgaben

Held over two weeks on Northwestern University's Evanston Campus, the Summer Intensive Program will include: 1. A series of lectures, trainings, and other academic activities about the application of intersectionality to HIV behavioral and data science research. 2. Information sharing and usage to address disparities and inequities in HIV and health outcomes for BIPOC SGM populations. 3. Mentoring and networking opportunities.

Participants will gain knowledge and skills in intersectional BIPOC SGM-focused HIV science to incorporate into their careers, regardless of training stage.

The Summer Intensive Program is led by ISGMH Associate Director Jagadīśa-devaśrī Dācus, PhD. Program sessions will be led by Northwestern faculty and participating academic and community collaborators from Chicagoland and from across the country.

Wir bieten Ihnen

Applicants are required to complete and submit an online application package that includes: 1. A completed online demographic survey. 2. A CV including any publications and a list of any courses taken in research methods, HIV, LGBTQ health and/or racial/ethnic population studies. 3. Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies will be accepted). 4. A writing sample. 5. A personal statement (limited to 2 pages). 6. Two letters of recommendation (submitted separately).

In the personal statement, applicants should describe their current research interests and/or projects in BIPOC LGBTQ health, as well as their future research plans and career goals after completion of their doctoral or postdoctoral training program.

The application package including CV, transcripts, writing sample, and personal statement must be submitted as a single PDF. Please complete the demographic survey and submit your application package here. Online applications will be accepted until May 22, 2023, 11:59pm PT.

Kontakt

Letters of recommendation must be submitted separately by June 5, 2023, 11:59pm PT. Recommendation letter writers should email their letters directly to Dr. Jagadīśa-devaśrī Dācus at jagadisa@northwestern.edu., For more information, please email the Program Director, Dr. Jagadīśa-devaśrī Dācus, at jagadisa@northwestern.edu.