(via Allison Howard, University of South Florida)
The Sewell Travel Award for Public Health (STAPH) Committee invites applications for 2025 Sewell Stipends to attend the APHA (American Public Health Association) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., from Sunday, November 2, to Wednesday, November 5. The theme this year is “Making the Public’s Health a National Priority”. 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 costs associated with travel, meetings with their mentor, childcare, and other expenses.
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, public health topics, or public health-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 Monday, June 23. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Lege (sewellstipend@gmail.com).