Harvard Urban Health Initiative (HUHI)
Harvard Urban Health Initiative (HUHI)
Program Type
SURGH
Organization Name
Harvard Urban Health Initiative (HUHI)
Internship Location
Boston, MA
Organization
The Harvard Urban Health Initiative (HUHI) is a program of the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, in collaboration with the Healthy Cities Lab at HSPH. HUHI brings together Harvard scholars and students focused on urban health to conduct research and curate evidence that supports city leaders globally. The Healthy Cities Lab conducts community-based research to inform interventions that reduce environmental health disparities.
Position Overview
The selected intern will support HUHI’s Urban Health Evidence to Action project, which focuses on providing mayors and city leaders with high-quality scientific evidence to inform decision-making on key urban health challenges.
Project Details
The Urban Health Evidence to Action project involves both primary research and the translation of existing scientific evidence for decisionmakers in cities around the world. The intern will assist with evaluating recent research that informs urban health–related policies globally.
Intern Responsibilities
Review and evaluate recent peer-reviewed scientific literature
Engage with subject matter experts as part of the evidence-gathering process
Prepare briefing documents and summaries for mayors and other city leaders
Support research synthesis and evidence translation efforts
Qualifications
Basic skills in reading and interpreting scientific papers
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Learning Outcomes
The intern will gain experience in scientific research evaluation, evidence synthesis, project coordination, and professional communication in the context of urban health and policy.
Nature of Internship
This internship combines research and practice, with a stronger emphasis on research.
Work Environment
Hybrid. Intern can expect to work in person 1–2 days per week.
Keywords
Climate Change; Community Engagement; Data Analysis; Health Policy; Literature Review