Internship Funding

of students were paid or provided a stipend from the host organization
70%
Average hourly salary
$17.96
Average Stipend
$5,063

The majority of internships offer a stipend or a salary, but it may be enough. Assess your finances and know/plan your budget before you begin.

of students who applied for funding, were successful
75%
Average funding
$4,590

For unpaid internships, there are some funding opportunities available through the School of Public Health, the University of Michigan community, and external resources. While many individuals are successful in obtaining financial support, we cannot guarantee the availability or success of applications. (Source: 2018 SPH internship registration and search process survey.)

Resources

School of Public Health Internship Funding

Current School of Public Health students may find multiple opportunities to apply for internship funding on The Heights Authentication Required. Opportunities include funding from the Office of Global Public Health, the Internship Transition and Supplemental Fund, and the Women's Health Fund.

Taubman Health Sciences Library Funding Guide

The Taubman Health Sciences Library has put together core strategies for helping students identify funding opportunities at U-M and beyond. Email [email protected] with questions.