Global Mental Health

Global Mental Health@Harvard Student Research Assistant Program

Thank you for your interest in the Global Mental Health@Harvard Student Research Assistant Program. The program is based upon a cooperative three-party relationship between GMH@Harvard, the faculty supervisor, and the student. Please read through the full program overview for more information.

Now accepting applications for spring 2026!

Please reach out to GMH@Harvard Program Manager, Katy O’Neill for any questions.

Proposed Program Timeline

(subject to change)

ActivityDates
Host-site/faculty supervisor application deadlineTuesday, November 11th 2025
Positions advertisedWednesday, November 12th 2025
Student application deadlineWednesday, December 17th 2025
Applications of top candidates sent to hosts who want to conduct interviewsFriday, December 19th 2025
Interview PeriodJanuary 5th-21st 2026
Offers sent to candidates by GMH@Harvard (Ongoing until position is accepted)Wednesday, January 28th 2026
GMH@Harvard Introduction & OrientationTBD Week of February 9th 2026
Mid-term check-in form dueLate March/Early April 2026
End of term report dueFriday, May 15th 2026