Graduate Scholar Programs

Please note: This page is currently undergoing updates and program changes. Some information may be incomplete or subject to change. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve the Maternal and Child Health Scholars Program content. For urgent inquiries, please contact Olivia Ancrum.

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Overview

The Maternal and Child Health Program offers a range of funding opportunities designed to support ASPH faculty and graduate students in advancing their research and practical experience in maternal and child health (MCH). Through initiatives such as ANCHOR-MCH and the Experiential Learning Fellowship (MCH-ELF), the program provides financial support for projects that promote the health and well‑being of mothers, infants, children, and families.

These opportunities aim to strengthen MCH-focused scholarship, foster community-engaged practice, and build the next generation of leaders committed to improving health outcomes across diverse populations. View previous MCH Scholar information.

    ANCHOR-MCH

    The ANCHOR MCH provides funding for early and mid‑career faculty at the Arnold School of Public Health to support innovative maternal and child health research and to mentor graduate students interested in MCH

    MCH ELF

    The MCH‑ELF Program provides tuition assistance for Arnold School of Public Health graduate students completing applied or research experiences with organizations serving women, infants, and children

    Former MCH Scholars

    Explore our archive of past master’s and doctoral students funded through earlier MCH programs, which operated through 2025, highlighting their contributions to MCH research and practice.