Maternal and Child Health Experiential Learning Fellows (MCH-ELF) Program

Overview

The HRSA-funded Maternal and Child Health Catalyst Program at USC announces the MCH-ELF program for graduate students at the Arnold School of Public Health (ASPH). The MCH-ELF program will offer $1000 tuition assistance to graduate students completing MCH-related projects in public health organizations serving women, infants, and children at local, regional, and national levels. Eligible students include:

• MPH students: Applied Practice Experience (APE) or Integrated Learning Experience (ILE) during the spring or summer 2026
• PhD students: Consulting Projects during the spring or summer 2026

Funding available

A total of $8,000 will be available, $1,000 per student for each experience.

Application materials

• Cover letter stating topic (MCH-related) and future career interests
• Resume
• Description of project: please provide a summary of the tasks to be completed, organization, names of preceptor and faculty advisor, timeline of completion, deliverables (3 pages max)
• Letter/email of commitment from preceptor for APE
• Submit your Application

Expectations

• Participate in MCH Catalyst activities (such as lunch series, Maternal & Child Health Student Association [MCHSA])
• Presentation of results (APE/ILE/Consulting Practicum), inviting MCH faculty and students

Deliverables

• APE: two products
• ILE: High-quality written product, including but not limited to manuscript, program evaluation report, training manual, policy statement.
• Consulting Practicum: Report of activities and products as a result of the practicum

Timeline

• Application deadline: November 3, 2025
• Announcement of selected students: December 8, 2025

Questions?

Contact Dr. Myriam Torres @ Myriam.Torres@sc.edu