Goals

• Promote early exposure of graduate students to advanced research training.
• Enhance students’ experiences in education, research, and professional development.
• Cultivate students’ research interests in healthcare and population health.
• Increase interdisciplinary collaboration at USC.

Benefits

• One-on-one mentoring relationship with a CHQ faculty member.
• Hands-on research experience.
• Close interaction with other pre-doctoral and post-doctoral trainees at the CHQ.
• Supplementary stipend: $1,500 per semester ($3,000 per year)
• Additional funds (up to $1,500 per year) for conference travel or publication expenses.

Admission Criteria

• Enrollment as a full-time doctoral student.
• Strong academic record (GPA ≥ 3.5).
• Multidisciplinary research interests relevant to ASPH and CHQ research missions.
• Research experience and productivity.
• Compatibility of research interest with a CHQ faculty member.
• Strong scientific writing skills.

Application Procedure

Interested students should submit their applications via CHQ Webpage or email Dr. Cheuk Chi (George) Tam at ctam@mailbox.sc.edu by March 15, 2025.

Application Package:

• Cover letter stating research interests and career goals.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Academic graduate transcripts (student copies accepted).
• Letter of support/recommendation from current doctoral program advisor.
• One sample of scientific writing (e.g., publication, class paper, etc.).

Following Junior Scholar notification and acceptance, enrollment begins on May 16, 2025. Reappointment is possible but not automatic.

For additional inquiries, contact Dr. Cheuk Chi (George) Tam at ctam@mailbox.sc.edu.

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