Information for Organizations
Thank you for your interest in the NYU Master's Program in Global Public Health Capstone Program. We are currently soliciting projects that will provide a mutually beneficial opportunity for your organization and a student team and will offer an engaging learning environment for the students to develop innovative solutions to global public health concerns. The application process is now open and we encourage you to review the materials below, including the Capstone Guide and accompanying application form. The following information outlines the Capstone program and process, but should you have any questions or would like additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Amy Joyce, Public Health Practice Coordinator at 212-992-9928 or amy.joyce@nyu.edu.
The Capstone Application Process
All organizations who are interested in joining NYU in this innovative and far-reaching endeavor are asked to submit a project proposal. Faculty and staff in the program will review all submissions and select a subset of the submissions for actual implementation by student teams.
Given the interdisciplinary philosophy of the Global MPH Program, Capstone projects will likely vary in scope and design. We are interested in projects that meet the following criteria:
Addresses a global public health issue: The project relates to a current global public health issue or problem.
Has a realistic scope: The proposal outlines a concrete project with clearly defined objectives, expectations, and outcomes. The project is important but not urgent. The scope of the project can be completed within the academic timeframe outlined below.
Offers a valuable learning environment: The project offers a challenging yet supportive learning environment for student teams. Is technically feasible: The project involves realistic goals for data collection and analysis, and draws upon commonly used and accessible software applications (i.e., SPSS, Excel, PowerPoint).
Provides the necessary coordination: The organization can provide a liaison who will coordinate with the student team and the Global MPH Program on a regular basis as well as access to information necessary to the successful completion of the Capstone project.
The proposal application can be submitted:
| By post to: | Amy Joyce, MSc Public Health Practice Coordinator NYU Master's Program in Global Public Health 240 Greene Street, Room 207 New York, NY 10003 |
| By email to: | Amy Joyce, MSc Public Health Practice Coordinator NYU Master's Program in Global Public Health amy.joyce@nyu.edu |
Capstone Timeline for 2009-2010
| June 17 | Deadline for organizations to submit proposals. |
| June-July | Faculty Review Committee reviews all proposals and selects a subset of the submissions for final consideration |
| August/September | Applicants are notified if their project has been selected |
| September | Selected Capstone projects are presented to students in the Capstone seminar and student teams are established; organizations are notified of the composition of the teams. |
| April | Student teams complete Capstone projects and present their projects to their organization. |
| May | Student teams present their Capstone projects to the Global MPH Program and NYU community |
Capstone Documents and Forms for Organizations