Project in Indonesia

Investigators Trainee with art in Indonesia

International Mentors:

Researchers at the Center for Health Behaviour and Promotion, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia 

University of Michigan Mentor:

Abram Wagner, Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health

Candidates at the Masters and PhD Level are welcome to apply for the following project for 2025:
 

Sexual Violence Among Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Students, Faculty and Staff

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is a public university in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is one of the largest universities in Indonesia, with over 50,000 students enrolled. The university has recently commissioned a survey on experiences with sexual violence among students, faculty, and staff.  The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence of sexual violence, along with demographic correlates.

Anticipated activities: 

  • The trainee selected to work on this project will work on site at UGM on this survey
  • Working with mentors at the Center for Health Behavior and Promotion at UGM, they will:
    • Clean and analyze the data
    • Present a written report to UGM
    • The intern will also connect with relevant offices at UGM to better understand issues in the reporting of sexual violence 

A note about the host site and location:

About 350 miles east of Jakarta on Java Island, Yogyakarta is home to the last hereditary sultan in Indonesia. The region has warm, dry summers. Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is one of the oldest, largest, and highest ranked universities in Indonesia. The city is home to many university students from throughout the country.