Place-based Health Informatics Research Education (PHIRE) - Applications DUE!

Place-based Health Informatics Research Education or PHIRE is a research training initiative for undergraduate students who are (a) currently enrolled or transferring to the University of Arizona, (b) interested in biomedical research, and (c) looking to pursue graduate education in areas related to health informatics. Funded by the National Library of Medicine, PHIRE offers an intensive, paid summer research experience for 13 weeks, followed by placement within a thematic minor designed to provide a transformative learning experience in health informatics and biomedical research. Research projects will aim to address health disparities and sociotechnical issues in Arizona and the broader Southwest region using data science and informatics methods. Students from Arizona communities that have been historically disadvantaged are particularly encouraged to apply.  

Program Duration and Dates 

• Summer training: May 15 to August 11, 2023  
• Following the summer training program, students will enroll in a personalized thematic minor in health informatics during their junior and senior years at the University of Arizona.  

Stipend  
Students will receive a stipend up to $5,915 over the course of the summer (or approx. $455 per week for 13 weeks). The program is supported by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) of the National Institutes of Health. 

Application Requirements 

• Students can apply by February 28, 2023: APPLY HERE

• Before starting the application, please have the following items and responses ready.  
  • Why are you interested in participating in the PHIRE training program? (200 words or two paragraphs). This is your opportunity to tell us more about your background and your interest in research, health informatics and/or data science. 
  • A description of your prior professional experiences, including any skills and perspectives you developed in those experiences (200 words or two paragraphs). Experiences may include community service, work or research experiences, academic projects, participation in workshops etc.
  • This program is about leveraging the power of “place” for research and learning. What does place mean to you in the context of health and well-being? Think about how has “place” shaped your own and/or your community’s health and well-being? (100 words or one paragraph).  
  • A PDF of your current resume/CV (no page limit). 
  • Unofficial recent transcripts of your current degree. 

Please contact phire@arizona.edu for any questions you may have.  

Applications will be invited for an interview and notified of acceptance by March 31^st, 2023.