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Below are some activities and steps to consider as you map out your career in international affairs. Note: this isn’t necessarily linear  — you can jump down the list for any given year and do whatever you find appealing — and there are usually no pre-requisites for steps along the way.

Career Road Map: Global Health & Development

YEAR 1

Join Great Issues Scholars!

This first year program is a unique opportunity to connect with faculty, visiting experts, alumni and fellow students around complex global issues.

Join Dartmouth Coalition for Global Health

This student org seeks to bring the expertise and resources of the Dartmouth community to bear on the struggle for health as a human right.

Explore Global Health and Development Courses

View a listing of Dartmouth courses related to global health and development across departments.

Apply for a Dickey Center Build Your Own or GHAD Internship for Y1 Summer

Each year, the Dickey Center funds an average of 75 international interns and research fellows in 35 countries.

Join the GHAD Mailing List

Get updates on events, opportunities, and news in the world of Global Health at Dartmouth!

YEAR 2

Join the Global Health Fellows

The Global Health Fellows program brings together students from across Dartmouth in an ongoing exploration of global health issues.

Explore Local NGOs to Volunteer

Make an appointment to explore ahow you can serve the Upper Valley community by volunteering at local health and development NGOs.

Work with GH Faculty Research

Work with Dartmouth faculty in part-time research assistantships. Students receive a fellowship stipend of $1,600 at the end of the completed term of research.

Apply for Davis, Goldwater, Boren or Truman Scholarship

Dartmouth’s Fellowship Advisors are available to meet with applicants to discuss opportunities and give advice and feedback on application materials.

Apply for Dickey Center Build Your Own or GHAD Internship for Y2 Leave Term

Each year, the Dickey Center funds an average of 75 international interns and research fellows in 35 countries.

YEAR 3

Become a GHF Intern

Each spring, GHAD hires 1-2 rising Juniors to serve as leaders and mentors for the Global Health Fellows program.

Explore Government Partnership Internships

Each term, we have opportunities to intern with US and non-US goverment agencies. Make an appointment to hear more!

Apply for Health Care Consulting Internship

Each term, we have opportunities to intern with US and non-US healthcare consulting agencies.

Apply for Fulbright, Schwarzman Fellowship

Dartmouth’s Fellowship Advisors are available to meet with applicants to discuss opportunities and give advice and feedback on application materials.

Schedule an International Careers Advising Session

From exploring internatonal career options to expanding your network, we’re ready to share thoughtful advice and offer strategic support to help you achieve your career goals.

Apply for a Dickey Center Build Your Own or GHAD Internship for Y3 Leave Term

Each year, the Dickey Center funds an average of 75 international interns and research fellows in 35 countries.

Apply for Davis Projects for Peace

The Davis Projects for Peace is a global program that encourages young adults to develop innovative, community-centered, and scalable responses to the world’s most pressing issues.

Explore Careers and Graduate Programs in Global Health

There are many education and career paths in global helath and development, including working for NGOs, government, or think tanks.

YEAR 4

Consider/Apply for Graduate School

Talk to GHAD and CPD about potential post-bacc degree programs.

Apply to CDC/ORISE Jobs

Consider federal post-bacc postions in research, policy, surveillance, response, and communications.

Apply to Peace Corps

Peace Corps Volunteers put their purpose, passion, and skills to work in partnership with host communities in more than 60 countries.

Apply to Dickey Post-Bacc Positions

Each year, the Dickey Center hires two Fellows to work closely with senior leaders in the Dickey Center on specific projects, conduct research and analysis on key global and international issues, and serve as a primary resource for selected finance and administrative functions.

Apply for a Dickey Post-Graduate Fellowship

Post-grad Fellowships like the Lola and Lombard Fellowships support graduating seniors and first-year Dartmouth alumni, including the professional schools, in public service projects in the U.S. and globally.

Apply for a Dartmouth Post-Graduate Fellowship

Dartmouth postgraduate study fellowships provide support to graduating seniors and alums (within 5 years) who plan to matriculate in a graduate degree program the following academic year.