D&I in CHI Summer Internship Accepting Applications Through February 15th
D&I in CHI Summer Internship Accepting Applications Through February 15th 2025 Heading link
The Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science in Health Disparities (CDIS) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (LCH/NU) are pleased to announce the 2025 Dissemination & Implementation Science Summer Program in Chicago (D&I in CHI).
D&I in CHI will offer a diverse group of undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students’ equitable access to early research opportunities in D&I science. D&I in CHI will provide formal structured foundational learning, one-on-one mentoring, hands-on research experience, and networking opportunities in D&I science to trainees across the country. Central components of D&I in CHI include 1) Mentored D&I Research: Interns will work with leading researchers on NIH-funded projects at UIC/CDIS and LCH/NU. 2) Interactive Educational Sessions: Weekly workshops on D&I science, professional development, and research ethics. 3) Networking Opportunities: Connect with leading implementation science faculty across two institutions. 4) Share Your Work: Present on what you accomplished during the internship at its conclusion to all faculty and interns.
The internship will run from May 27, 2025, to August 1, 2025. While we have applied for federal funding to provide paid internships, we will not know if stipends can be offered until the spring of 2025.
D&I in CHI 2025 Brochure & Available Mentors
Responsibilities Heading link
The intern’s duties will be as follows:
- Contribute directly to one or more research projects. Responsibilities could include conducting participant recruitment and/or tracking, collecting data, entering/analyzing data collected, carrying out literature reviews, and supporting program facilitation and/or training;
- Provide updates on tasks as needed to the faculty/staff supervisor of the project(s);
- Join regular intern cohort meetings to discuss progress made, questions, and related topics;
- Participate in regular activities planned for the internship cohort. Activities could include attending webinars/presentations, reflecting on learnings in follow-up discussions, and engaging in professional development sessions.
Each intern is expected to give a final presentation at the end of the internship. The presentation can range in scope, from reflecting on key lessons learned to presenting findings from research conducted. Faculty/staff will support each intern to identify a topic for the presentation.
Schedule Heading link
Weekly intern cohort meetings will alternate between implementation science topics and professional development sessions. A tentative list of topics includes:
- Week 1: Welcome, introductions, and logistics
- Week 2: Implementation science: Introduction to Dissemination and Implementation
- Week 3: Professional development: Conducting a Literature Review
- Week 4: Implementation science: Implementation Outcomes and Frameworks
- Week 5: Professional development: Writing a Cover Letter and Building Your Resume
- Week 6: Implementation science: Qualitative and Mixed Methods Approaches
- Week 7: Professional development: Interviewing, Professionalism, and Showcasing Your Work
- Week 8: Implementation science: Exploring Health Equity in Implementation Science
- Week 9: Professional development: Setting Professional Goals and Determining a Trajectory
- Week 10: Final presentations
Qualifications Heading link
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate program or have recently graduated from an undergraduate program;
- A background in the field of public health, psychology, social work, sociology, or a related discipline;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write, edit and proofread written materials.
- Demonstrated ability to use computer technology (e.g., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Email, Internet, etc.).
- Self-motivated and well-organized, with a demonstrated ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision, as well as being able to work effectively under pressure.
- Possessing a positive, results-oriented approach to work.
Requirements Heading link
- Interns must commit at least 10 hours per week from May 27, 2025, to August 1, 2025.
Note: If the internship is paid, interns will be expected to complete 40 hours per week. - Interns must be based in Chicago, Illinois.
- Weekly meetings will take place on Zoom or in person at UIC or LCH.
We have applied for federal funding to allow us to offer paid internships but will not know about whether we can provide interns with stipends until the spring of 2025. We encourage applicants to apply and will notify all applicants as soon as information about funding is confirmed.
If Interested, Complete the Application
Application Deadline Heading link
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled. The final deadline for applications to be submitted is February 15th 2025
Questions? Heading link
If you have questions about the program, please contact Kate Merrill at kgm@uic.edu or Faith Summersett Williams at fsummersettringgold@luriechildrens.org