National Environmental Public Health Internship Program Application for Host Sites

303.802.2200
NEPHIP@neha.org

The National Environmental Public Health Internship Program (NEPHIP) is seeking local, state, and tribal health departments to host summer environmental health student interns.

The program provides opportunities for college students from environmental health programs accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council to receive stipends to complete a summer, spring, or fall internship. Internships may be virtual, in-person/onsite, or hybrid depending on program needs. Information for students interested in applying is available on the student page.

Student and health department participants are encouraged to focus on projects that explore local environmental public health issues based on needs identified by the host site.

NEPHIP Health Department Guide

Local, state, territorial, and tribal health departments are eligible to apply.

To be considered as a host program, the health department must:

• Provide opportunities for student interns to experience multiple environmental health programs and activities
• Have the ability to virtually assist the student in identifying and completing an independent project that focuses on solving a current, local environmental health challenge
• Assign a mentor to advise the intern on a daily basis during the internship period
• Ensure the project may be used by the intern to meet university internship requirements

This is an opportunity to host an intern who can assist with environmental health projects. Participating health departments are provided a support package valued at up to $1,500 to compensate for intern related costs.

Links to program guidelines and the online application for host sites is available on the program website.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis if positions are open and available.

Applicant webinar recording

Application information for students interested in environmental public health internships is available in the student page.