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Girish and Himangi Rishi Student Travel Awards – 2024

The GKII Girish and Himangi Rishi Student Travel Award will support students traveling to India for research or field practicums under the Center for Global Health Global Health Established Field Placements (GHEFP) program.  

The 2024 GHEFP India sites provide a distinctive opportunity for JHU graduate students to travel to India for international experience. 

To be considered for the GKII Girish and Himangi Rishi Student Travel Award, applicants must apply for a GHEFP Placement Site in India.  Applicants may contact the CGH GHEFP coordinator of the enlisted programs to discuss their eligibility and GHEFP application details. 

Eligibility 

  • All full-time students actively pursuing a graduate degree program at Johns Hopkins University  
  • All full-time Johns Hopkins graduate students can commit to a minimum of eight weeks and then return to complete their academic programs. 
  • GKII funds GHEFP placements for travel and research projects conducted in India. Please note additional limitations may be included in each individual placement description. 

Not Eligible 

  • JHU students who complete their studies prior to the projected travel end date are not eligible to apply. 
  • JHU MPH students and Masters of Entry into Nursing (MEN) students are not eligible unless they are in dual degree programs and can meet all other eligibility requirements. 
  • JHU first-year medical students (MS1s) are not eligible to apply. 

Award Criteria 

  • Completion of all JHU Center for Global Health GHEFP Application and Requirements. 
  • Alignment with the six thematic areas prioritized by GKII, namely, Infectious Diseases, Maternal Child Health, Health Systems Strengthening, Non-Communicable Diseases, Climate Change and Environmental Security and Digital Health and Technology will be prioritized. 
  • Students working on projects in India that could evolve into longer-term, demonstrated career interests or larger efforts would be preferred. 
  • Overall strength of the research proposal, scope of work, and explanation of intended outcomes. 

*Please refer to the complete application guidelines at the Center for Global Health GHEFP website.