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Additional Opportunities Databases

In addition to the  HPA Opportunities Database, there are many other resources to explore over the course of the academic year, including post-graduation opportunities.

Fellowships and Training Opportunities, CDC

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention: has many diverse fellowship, internship, training, and volunteer opportunities for students . 

Research and Training Opportunities, AAMC

The American Association of Medical Colleges has directories of clinical, research, and public health opportunities for student considering a career in the health professions.

Fellowship Finder, Northwestern

Northwestern's Office of Fellowship Fellowship Finder: use this tool to browse fellowships that are commonly awarded to Northwestern students. This is not an exhaustive list of fellowships. For a more comprehensive list of fellowships, use the resources listed in Other Databases. Meet with a Fellowship advisor for more information about funding for STEM students.

International Fellowship and Research Databases

  • Global and Research Opportunities: Searchable database showcasing Northwestern University’s opportunities for international travel and learning, research experiences, fellowships and much more. You can also view the global and research interests of the University’s faculty and administrators.

Student Opportunities, NAAHP.org

The National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP): shares student resources including summer, research and internship opportunities across the nation pursuing careers in the health professions.

Student Opportunities, NIH

The Office of Intramural Research in the National Institute of Health: shares opportunities for summer programs, research, and scholarships.

Summer Programs Databases, AAMC

  • AAMC - Summer Enrichment Programs: Search engine through the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) where students can search programs by state, focus (i.e. research, MCAT prep.), length of time, and institution.

Volunteering Databases

  • Volunteer Match provides access to a wide variety of location-specific volunteer opportunities.
  • HealthCare Volunteer provides access to a wide variety of volunteering opportunities and jobs, including opportunities by Univeristy and Medical, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy and Veterinary Schools. Volunteering & Jobs database.