NCUIH's Project Firstline Fellowship Application (2021-2022)

NCUIH Project Firstline Fellowship Application (2021-2022)

Application Deadline Extension: Now changed to "Rolling"
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) presents the Graduate Fellowship Request for Applications (RFA) for the Urban Indian Organization (UIO) Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Training Program on Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases and COVID-19 with the CDC Project Firstline National CollaborativeFellowship Opportunity AnnouncementNCUIH’s Project Firstline is aligned and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) national training collaborative for healthcare infection prevention and control (IPC). This project seeks to improve clinical and public health outcomes through national partnerships to prevent and control emerging and re-emerging infectious disease threats. NCUIH is seeking applications from Native American and/or Alaska Native college / graduate students to participate as IPC Project Fellows. Two (2) AwardsReceive up to $10,000 per awardFellowship Duration: December 2021 – September 2022Submission Deadline: December 22, 2021, 11:59 PM ESTApplication Information Session: December 2, 2021, 2:30PM ESTContact IPC@NCUIH.org for registration information for the Application Information Session to be held on December 2nd. This Fellowship is funded through an award provided by The National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) within the CDC. NCUIH is recruiting American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) students enrolled in a college or University in the 2021 fall semester and/or 2022 spring semester to become UIO IPC Systems Fellows supporting Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) who have been selected as Champions for Project Firstline. This fellowship is intended to offer hands on experience in building capacity and providing technical assistance in Urban Native Public Health with the emphasis on infection prevention control training within the scope of Project Firstline https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/projectfirstline/index.html.
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Name of Enrolled Tribe*
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Current Living Address (if different than mailing)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail*
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In Fall 2021 I will be attending college as a(n):*

Undergraduate StudentGraduate Student
Name of University*
e.g. University of Montana or extension, e.g. University of Montana School of Public Health
Expected Graduation Date*
e.g. May 2021, Summer 2021, May 2024, etc.
College Admission Type*
Overall Grade Point Average (GPA) on 4.0 Scale*
Current Degree/Major*
e.g. Masters of Public Health, Biology BS, PhD in Bioethics, etc.
Do you intend to use this fellowship for university credit?*

YesNoUndecided
Note: Students are required to coordinate internship or practicum credit with their intended University. NCUIH staff will assist as needed and requested at the direction of student fellows, but all responsibility for deadlines and requirements are to be managed by the student.
What is your desired end date?*

MonthDayYear
Date
Fellowships must be a minimum of 3 months and maximum of 10 months. Fellowships must be concluded by September 29, 2022. What is your desired state date?*

MonthDayYear
Date
Do you have any major conflicts/events or other serious commitments during this timeframe of which we need to be aware?*
Do you have a preexisting relationship with an Urban Indian Organization or UIO employee? If so, name UIO, if no type "No"*
e.g. Albuquerque Urban Indian Health Institute
Describe your experience with working with urban Native communities and what you hope to benefit from during this fellowship. (500 words maximum)*

0/500
Describe your long-term academic and professional goals. (500 words maximum)*

0/500
Attach a resume or CV that includes the following sections (if applicable:
- Academic history
- Leadership and awards
- Research, publications, posters, presentations
- Misc.: Work, internships, volunteerism, other languages spoken, relevant hobbies
Resume/CV*

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Attach a copy of a writing sample of not over 5,000 words.
Writing Sample*

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REFEREES

Letters of recommendation must be submitted along with your application. Recommendation letters cannot be from a family member. It is your responsibility to ensure that letters are sent by the due date. You will receive an email when each recommender has submitted a letter of recommendation.
Reference #1

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Letter of Recommendation #1

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Reference #2

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Letter of Recommendation #2

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Reference #3

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Letter of Recommendation #3

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Note: If your recommender does not feel comfortable sending you a letter personally, request that they send those letters directly to IPC@NCUIH.org.
Signature

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I verify that all information above is correct and in
Additional Information and FAQs

1)      How many NCUIH Project Firstline Fellows will there be?

There will be two (2) fellows selected. Funding will vary depending upon the preferred duration identified by each fellow identified in their application.

2)     I am not a public health student; can I still apply?

Yes, students from any field are welcome to apply (nursing, medicine, behavioral health, etc.) as long as the student’s work relates back to the areas of one of the following, infection prevention and control, mental health, behavioral health, health communication, improving health processes, improving health quality, or a related area.

3)     My application is late, can I still apply?

Yes - the deadline was modified to "Rolling" which is ongoing during the grant year; applications, including letters of recommendation must be submitted with your application; unless there are extenuating circumstances, please contact IPC@NCUIH.org to set up a meeting to discuss.

4)    When will I know if I am a finalist and when will my interview occur?

Finalists will be selected prior to April 1st, and will participate in an interview with NCUIH staff.

5)    Will interviews be in person or online?

All interviews will be online through Zoom unless there are specific challenging circumstances and a different platform is requested.
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NCUIH Project Firstline Fellowship Application (2021-2022)

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