Funding Road Map

Name of Funding Organization: Canadian Society for International Health (CSIH)

Name of Grant/Scholarship/Program (if applicable):
International Health Youth Internship Program – Canada Corps: Canadians and e-governance Information, Communication Technologies for Governance (ICT4G) Program; Netcorps; CIDA internships

Cross-Listed with Any Other Organization?
Canadian International Development Agency

Type of Funding:
You will provided with an internship placement, and receive some funding for costs of living.

Description:
Every year there are several different internship opportunities within these different intiatives, which you will be able to find listed on the CSIH website. The number and types of placement offered will differ from year to year.

Eligibility:

• You must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, between the ages of 19 and 40, and available for 6 months
• You must be in good health and be prepared to make necessary travel and health arrangements
• You must meet the education and training specifications of the particular internship you are interested in
• You must have an interest in international issues, and be open to different cultures and situations
• You must not be receiving any social assistance during your placement

Specific focus on global health research?
This program is a capacity developing initiative. It does not have a specific focus on global health, but you will be able to find health-related placements.

Application Process:
You must email a statement of interest, resume and proof of age and citizenship (or landed immigrant status) to CSIH; whatever you cannot email should be faxed or sent by mail. Please see the Application Details link below.

Deadline:
The deadline is usually late spring, but also can depend on the particular internship position of interest.

Contact Information:
Website: www.csih.org/en/yppp/index.asp

Mailing Address:
International Health Youth Internships Program
The Canadian Society for International Health
One Nicholas St., Suite 1105
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7

Fax: (613) 241-3845
Email: yip@csih.org

Links to Valuable Websites and Documents:
Application details: www.csih.org/en/yppp/howtoapply.asp
CSIH website: www.csih.org

Example(s) of Past or Current Projects:
Professional in Support of Capacity Strengthening of Health Managers: WHO
Project description: “A new programme of work has been initiated with short and long term actions by WHO to support the strengthening of mid-level [health] management capacities in developing countries.”