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Maternal Child Health Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement - Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP) is sponsored by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This program provides opportunities for enhanced public health leadership training in maternal and child health, focusing on social determinants of health, promotion of health, and care for those with developmental disabilities.
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Maternal Child Health Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement - Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP) | Kennedy Krieger Institute Language Assistance Refer a Patient Request an Appointment 888-554-2080 Frequently Searched Terms and Topics Resources for Patients & Families Maternal Child Health Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement - Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP) The Maternal and Child Health Careers-Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement-Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP) provides opportunities for enhanced public health leadership training in maternal and child health, focusing on social determinants of health, promotion of health, and care for those with developmental disabilities.
Grant funding for this program was awarded to Kennedy Krieger Institute by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) John R. Lewis Undergraduate Public Health Scholars Program to develop a national consortium of institutions and universities that provides undergraduate scholars with three public health leadership experiences: (1) clinical, (2) research, and (3) community engagement and advocacy.
The optimal format for the public health leadership experiences is in-person; however, hybrid and virtual options are available. The Center for Excellence in Public Health Leadership welcomes all eligible candidates to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics.
The consortium was built on the Leadership Education and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) and University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) training framework and includes: Kennedy Krieger partnering with: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, School of Nursing, Bloomberg School of Public Health Historically Black Colleges and Universities The University of South Dakota partnering with Tribal Serving Institutions The University of California, Davis (UC-Davis) MIND Institute partnering with UC-Davis Office of Restorative Practice (*6-week program) Aaniiih Nakoda College/Fort Belknap Community MCHC/RISE-UP’s ultimate goal is to promote effective health systems by introducing highly qualified undergraduate juniors and seniors, and recent baccalaureate degree scholars interested in maternal and child health, and promoting health.
Be currently enrolled as a rising junior or senior, or received their baccalaureate degree within 12 calendar months of the MCHC/RISE-UP program orientation Have at least a 2. 7 GPA, or better, on a 4.
0 scale Interested in maternal and child health, or promoting health Be a US citizen, US National, or a permanent resident Be able to commit to participate in program activities for the length of the MCHC/RISE-UP One-Week in-person Orientation in Baltimore, Maryland ALL scholars participate in collaborative teams for "Friday’s Professional Development and Advocacy" and CDC Optimal Opportunities for Prevention to Promote Health.
Conferences and Presentations* Conferences and Presentations: Scholars will present their research or MCH public health topic at the end of the summer at various conferences. Mentorship: Scholars meet and work with mentors in their respective clinical, community and research fields. In addition, each scholar will be assigned a mentor coach for weekly meetings during the summer.
Mentor coaches will provide professional and career guidance and assist with summer research project support. Collaboration: Scholars will meet other students with similar career interests and gain opportunities to learn about and discuss public health topics related to the MCH field and social determinants of health.
Research: Students work with research mentors on a wide range of public health topics related to promotion of health and receive training in community-based participatory research. In addition, scholars may participate in Community Engagement and Advocacy or rotate through Clinical Experiences.
*Varies for University of California, Davis (UC-Davis) Duration of Program (Monday, May 25, 2026—Thursday, July 30, 2026) Orientation Dates: May 25-29 Program Dates: June 1 - July 30 Orientation Dates: May 25-29 Program Dates: June 1- July 30 Orientation Dates: May 25-29 Program Dates: June 15- July 30 Orientation Dates: May 25-29 Program Dates: June 1 - July 30 Partnering Sites Available for Selection: Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD The University of South Dakota/Sanford School of Medicine Center for Disabilities in Sioux Falls, SD The University of California in Davis, CA (*6-week program, emphasis on neurodevelopmental disabilities & mental health) Aaniiih Nakoda College/Fort Belknap Community The MCHC/RISE-UP program is in-person during the summer.
All activities are contingent on the availability of federal funds. Program dates may be subject to adjustments. For additional program information, please contact MCHC-RISE-UP@KennedyKrieger.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Undergraduate juniors and seniors, and recent baccalaureate degree scholars interested in maternal and child health. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows stipend: $5,400. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Maternal Child Health Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement - Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP) is funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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