All applications must include the following:

1. A completed application cover sheet.
2. Responses to the following questions (2 pages maximum).
   • What will your proposed activities be while you are overseas? If you continue your activities once you return to the US, please also include that information.
   • Why did you choose this international site or program and how does it relate to your current public health educational goals?
   • How has your coursework so far prepared you for a global public health experience?
   • Please describe any previous research, work, or volunteer experience you have had that you think will contribute to the success of this project, including previous international experience.
   • How do you think that this experience will contribute to your future academic and career goals?
3. An itemized budget with written description of the justification for each item requested (1 page maximum). A budget template can be found here.
4. An anticipated itinerary of your trip, including details regarding location, accommodations, and activities (half-page maximum)
5. A recommendation form from a faculty or academic advisor.
6. A Letter of support from the in-country host or program, which states that the host or program is expecting you to come and agrees to assist you with making arrangements “on the ground” as necessary. If going abroad with an international organization, please include an acceptance letter from your program provider.

All application materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on the day of the deadline for which you wish to reviewed. Students will be notified if they have received funding within two weeks of the deadline.

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All applications must include the following:

1. A completed application cover sheet.
2. Please provide answers to the following questions (2 pages maximum):
   • Describe the project aims and research methodology, including plan for IRB approval, if necessary.
   • A timeline showing progress of research activity, to be completed in one year or less.
   • Describe any previous research, work, or volunteer experience you have had that you think will contribute to the success of this project.
   • Describe how this research will contribute to your research development and your degree/career goals.
   • Describe plans for future related research and, if possible, identified research funding.
3. An itemized budget with written description of the justification for each item requested (1 page maximum). A budget template can be found here.
4. An anticipated itinerary of your trip, including details regarding location, accommodations, and activities (half-page maximum).
5. Include a recommendation form from a faculty advisor.
6. Letter of support from the in-country host or program, which states that the host or program is expecting you to come and agrees to assist you with making arrangements “on the ground” as necessary.

All application materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on the day of the deadline for which you wish to reviewed. Students will be notified if they have received funding within two weeks of the deadline.

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Multiple application deadlines are available each semester.

Students going abroad during a Winterim or Spring Term must apply by one of the following deadlines:

• October 15^th
• December 1^st

Students going abroad during a Summer or Fall Term must apply by one of the following deadlines:

• February 15^th
• March 31^st
• May 1^st

Applications that are not selected for an award will automatically be considered at the next deadline, provided the award application meets the eligibility requirements. Late applications (received after May 1st) may be considered on a case-by-case basis as funds are available. If you need to request an off-cycle application review, please contact cph-global@uiowa.edu.

Applications will be reviewed by a sub-committee made up of faculty and staff in the College of Public Health. All applications will be reviewed and scored using this rubric.

Note: Individual award amounts will be based on available funds and overall student demand. In determining award amounts, the review committee may consider additional details, such as the following:

• Quality and effort of application materials
• Financial need and/or additional available financial support
• If the student is using this experience to fulfill a degree requirement

The review committee may consider items not listed here as it is deemed necessary to make a full and equitable allocation of funds. Applicants are highly encouraged to include information pertaining to the items above as well as any other relevant details.

All grant recipients must prepare a final reflection of their time abroad using the guidelines below. The final reflection is due no later than 30 days following their return to the U.S. All submissions should be sent to cph-global@uiowa.edu.

Download the appropriate reporting document below and respond to the prompts.

1. For non-research-based experiences
2. For dissertation and other research-based experiences

All publications, articles, or other publicized media that result from or refer to this experience should include the following language: “This global [experience/practicum/research] was funded by the University of Iowa College of Public Health Global Student Travel Grant, supported by Dale and Linda Baker.”