(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University)
The Sewell Travel Award for Public Health (STAPH) Committee invites applications for 2022 Sewell Stipends to attend the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting. An in-person meeting will take place in Boston, MA, from Monday, November 6, to Thursday, November 9. There is also a virtual option, from Tuesday, November 14, to Thursday, November 16. The theme this year is “150 Years of Creating the Healthiest Nation: Leading the Path Toward Equity”. Visit the APHA Annual Meeting Website for more information about the conference.
The award will cover the cost of APHA membership and early-bird Conference registration. In addition, all librarians receive $300 to help offset the cost associated with travel, meetings with your mentor, child care, etc.
The eligibility requirements are below.
- be a librarian or information specialist with an MLS/MLIS or equivalent degree;
- work with or have accepted a librarian/information specialist position that now includes, or will include in the near future, working with public health practitioners or PH/PH-related students, staff, and faculty; and
- be a United States citizen or have permanent resident status (i.e., a holder of a green card)
For information about this award and full application details, please go here.
The deadline is Friday, July 8, at 2:00 PM CDT. If you have any questions, please contact sewellstipend@gmail.com.