France: Rennes and Paris, École des Hautes Études en Santé Publique (EHESP)

This is a Mailman School of Public Health school-wide site, and we work in coordination with their Field Practice department to offer these opportunities
Columbia University Liaison: Ana Jimenez-Bautista, MSPH Director of Field Practice (aj2168@cumc.columbia.edu)
Research opportunities available at this site:
Summer Research Projects
Thematic Research Areas at this site:
Access to healthcare, Health Systems and Health Governance, Social Determinants of Health, Epidemiology, Maternal and Child Health, Infectious Diseases, Non-communicable Diseases, and Climate Change
Global Pop funds students from the following CUIMC Schools at this site:
VP&S and MSPH
Language requirement:
Some projects in English; some projects prefer students with a knowledge of French
Potential activities that could be carried out by students at this site:
Literature Review, Data analysis, Manuscript writing, Summarizing/Disseminating results, and Formulation of recommendations/policy guidance
Other requirements or information:
This site offers logistics support and predeparture orientation at Mailman, as well as on-site orientation upon arrival.
About Projects with EHESP
Student Participation: In-person
Travel Location(s): Rennes or Paris, France; Location is dependent on mentor and project availability however, EHESP's main campus is in Rennes
Number of Students: 1-2
Mentored Research Projects in 2023
Care4Care
Students: Sydney Williams (VP&S) and Youssra Yemmas (MSPH)
Population Health, Climate Change, and Public Policy in the G5 Sahel: a Narrative Review
Students: Margaret Whalen (VP&S) and May Eltouny (MSPH)