Summer Public Health Education and Research Experience (SPHERE)

Posted by Northeastern University on February 4, 2025

We are excited to announce that we will be launching the Summer Public Health Education and Research Experience (SPHERE) at Northeastern University this summer. The program is targeted to undergraduates who have not yet had opportunity to have this type of intensive, mentored research experience.

Here are some key details about the program:

• Takes place May 28th to August 5th – a week and a half of instruction followed by 8 weeks in research labs
• The program is held at the Northeastern University Boston Campus giving you the opportunity to study in the heart of Boston, a hub for education, innovation, and healthcare.
• A $6,000 stipend is provided plus food and travel expenses
• Skills the program teaches include how to conduct research, analyze data, and communicate findings effectively.
• The goal of the program is to provide students with hands-on mentoring, professional development, and a vibrant academic community to help them gain tools to excel.
• February 24th application deadline

Research training includes methods in epidemiology, health communication, health education, prevention science, health informatics, health psychology, and biostatistics. Content areas include addictive behaviors, physical activity, sexual health behavior, stigma, stress, and HIV.

You can learn more about the program and apply here: http://edgebarlab.sites.northeastern.edu/sphere

Bios of our mentors can be found here: http://edgebarlab.sites.northeastern.edu/sphere-mentors

Please direct any questions to program assistant Masumi Shah at [email protected]