Transdisplinary Fellowship

University-based faculty or instructors that actively explore the intersection between two or more disciplines within the domain of universal health care.

Example - Bridge Teaching Fellows may actively co-teach a course with a physician delving into the dynamic relationship between health and physical spaces, or with a sociologist to study the issues of mall and club culture in relation to urban health.

Transdisciplinary Teaching Fellow Expectations:

• Devote a minimum of (20) twenty lecture or project hours each semester on topics related to universal health care, human and community resilience, or sustainability.

• Advice a minimum of (3) student projects each semester which tackle local issues centered on universal health care. Share project outputs through a 5 minute video and publish project reports on the Universal Health Care Lab website and social media platforms.

• Produce a minimum of (3) 6 minute mini-lecture videos on any universal health care theme to be included on the Civika Universal Health Care Lab's YouTube channel.

• Publish a minimum of (1) one 300-word post per month on the Universal Health Care Lab's blog and Facebook page.

• Participate in the Universal Health Care Lab network and online community.

• Mentor students and research fellows on the themes of leadership and change-making in universal health care.

Transdisciplinary Fellowship Criteria:

• Currently a university faculty member with the rank of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, or instructor.

• Currently pursuing or engaging in research or development activities that align with universal health care themes.

• Have at least one ongoing research project that could benefit from the help of an undergraduate or graduate student.

• Must be able to actively take take part in any programs or projects hosted by Civika.

• Must be available for scheduled appointments to act as a student or research fellow mentor.

Fellowship Benefits

This program will help fellows build a portfolio at the frontiers of policy or project design in the health and health-related sectors. Fellows will work across the boundaries of national agencies, helping translate conceptual inter-agency collaboration into actual, practical policies and activities.

How To Apply

Please download the application form and E-mail the completed application to uhclfellowships@gmail.com.

Any questions or concerns can be directed to rodan.mecano@csi.civika.com.

Download: Trandisciplinary Fellowship Application