Office of Research
Student Research
The College of Public Health's Office of Research supports students in securing funding, engaging in independent and faculty-based research, publishing with peers and colleagues, and making discoveries that impact our local, national and global communities.
More than 500 students, residents, trainees, faculty and leaders came together for the 36th annual USF Health Research Day, the largest research-focused event at the University of South Florida and the keynote celebration of health sciences research at the four USF Health colleges.
Student Funding Opportunities
Several funding opportunities exist within USF as well as outside of the University via federal or private awards. The College of Public Health's research support team is here to assist in finding and securing funds for our students and faculty.
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COPH Student Honorary Award for Research and Practice (SHARP)
The SHARP award provides financial assistance to USF COPH graduate students and undergraduate BSPH students to present their research or practice at professional meetings and conferences, either in person or virtually. Presentations may take place at the local, state, regional, national, or international level.
Student Research Initiative Award
The COPH Student Research Initiative Award supports student-led research teams in advancing public health science. This award provides up to $2,000 for research projects of up to 18 months. Proposals must demonstrate clear public health relevance, meaningful interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to student-centered learning.
Funding Cycle: Once per year; deadline of November 9.
Student Publication / Dissemination Fees
This award is designed to support the research trajectory of COPH's student body by lowering the financial barriers to scholarly dissemination. As long as funds are available, the Research Committee will support a portion of the publication/dissemination fees for approved applications.
Funding Cycle: Rolling; reviewed monthly
Student Eligibility & Authorship Criteria: To be eligible for funding, applicants must meet the following criteria at the time of application and funding disbursement:
Enrollment Status: Applicants must be currently enrolled, degree-seeking students (undergraduate or graduate) at the University of South Florida in good academic standing. Alumni are ineligible. Manuscripts accepted or published after a student has graduated or officially separated from the university will not be considered for funding.
Authorship Role: Given the student-centric mission of this fund, the applicant must be the First Author or a designated Co-First Author on the accepted manuscript, representing a primary intellectual contribution to the publication.
Additional Student Research Support Award
The Research Committee may support a portion of a student's dissertation and research costs, up to $1,500. Funds can be used for a range of dissertation-related research expenses.
Funding Cycle: Rolling; reviewed monthly
Application
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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- K-Kiosk- Information about NIH Career Development Awards
- Student Research and Training Opportunities at the National Institutes of Health
- Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)
- Bioinformatics Interdisciplinary Predoctoral Fellowship in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases (F31)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
AHRQ
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- American Anthropological Association Minority Fellowship Dissertation Program
- American Society for Microbiology
- L’ORÉAL-USA Women in Science US Fellowship Awards
- The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
- Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research Program
- Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research
- American Association of University Women
- Rand Corporation Educational Opportunities: The Graduate Student Summer Associate Program
- Social Science Research Council