About Program
Fostering Advancement & Careers through Enrichment Training in Science (FACETS) is a six-week, interdisciplinary, research-intensive summer program hosted by The Office of Diversity and Inclusion within the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. FACETS offers a cadre of coursework, professional development, and networking opportunities to increase participants competitiveness for graduate school admission. Underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply!
FACETS program participants are paired with a research mentor and graduate student mentor to help them navigate research topics in the field of public health. Specifically, participants engage in coursework focusing on, social and behavioral sciences, global health and population, environmental science, career navigation, and statistics.
A key component of our program is networking – participants form a group of mentors ranging from peers to faculty across the entire school who provide guidance, support and connections. Students receive opportunities to interact with world class faculty from across the school during evening lectures, which have included: David Christiani, Max Essex, Phyllis Kanki, Nancy Krieger, Eric Rimm, George Seage, Walter Willett, David Williams, and Michelle Williams.
Eligibility:
To qualify for this Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health sponsored program, applicants must meet the criteria below:
- Applicants must be 18 years or older
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents of the U.S. (proof of permanent residency must be provided)
- Applicants must be from an underrepresented group in graduate research, which includes: first generation college students (neither parent nor legal guardian has a bachelor’s degree) or students from an economically disadvantaged background as defined by the U.S. Department of Education (requires additional supportive documentation). Eligibility is not restricted on the basis of race or ethnicity, and race and ethnicity are not considered in the selection process.
- Applicants must be undergraduate students in their sophomore or junior years when applying
- Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or above
- Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in public health specifically
Stipend Information:
Financial support over the course of 6 weeks includes a stipend of $3,000, a travel allowance, partial meal stipend and complimentary dormitory housing.
2024 Application Part 1
Complete the online application. Please read through all the questions in advance and also make sure to read the directions on the application on how to save your application and return to it later, should you need to do this.
2024 Application Part 2
In addition to the online application, you must include the supporting documentation (in PDF format) listed below:
- Official Transcript(s)– please see application for more detailed information regarding the submission of transcripts.
- One letter of recommendation from professors who can speak to your scientific capabilities (please do not submit recommendations from high school teachers or individuals who do not know you in an academic capacity). Emails will be sent out to your contacts directly, using the email addresses provided, with a link to upload documents into the online application on behalf of each applicant.
- Resume – listing all applicable professional and academic experience to date
- Personal statement – a typed statement that should not be longer than 1 page describing your academic and professional interests, your reason for applying to the program, the insight you hope to gain from the program, and the ways the program will influence your academic trajectory.
Explore the FACETS Experience!
- Click here to see what the 2022 FACETS Cohort had to say about their experience!
- Click here to learn more about our 2022 FACETS program. Course instructors and research mentors are outlined in the booklet.
- Click here to learn more about our 2023 FACETS program. Course instructors and research mentors are outlined in the booklet.
- Click here to learn more about paid summer research programs within the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Program Dates:
June 3 – July 12, 2024
Deadline to Apply:
February 16, 2024
Classifications:
Rising Juniors and Seniors
Graduates, no more than two years removed who are not employed, not enrolled in graduate study, have not earned an advanced degree and currently not in the graduate application process.
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