Q: Can I apply even if I have completed less than two semesters of graduate classwork by the application date, but will have finished two full semesters by the summer?

A: All individuals who will have completed two semesters of graduate classwork prior to their travel date are eligible.

Q: I have recently graduated, am I eligible for funding?

A: Recent public health graduates are eligible for funding. The NewAID Foundation seeks to encourage early-career public health scientists to follow their interests and continue work with neglected infectious diseases. Recent graduation is roughly defined as less than 2 years before the application date.

Q: Does The NEWAID Foundation have any contacts at institutions outside the United States which it would be willing to share with prospective applicants?

A: Currently, it is the responsibility of the applicants to locate sites for research.

Q: How much is each award?

A: Actual stipends may vary and are not guaranteed until notification is made in May. Students should budget for approximately $4,000 or less.

Q: How many awards will be given each year?

A: Numbers will vary from year to year and the final number of awards will not be decided until all applications have been reviewed.

Q: Can the money be used for research tools?

A: No stipulations are made as to how the money is spent.

Q: Can two applicants file together to work as co-researchers on the same project?

A: Yes. In the final section of the application, applicants may indicate that they are filing for two individuals by indicating at the top in large, bold letters: JOINT APPLICATION WITH XXX. Two applications must be submitted. Most importantly, APPLICANTS MUST SPECIFY in this space if they are simply seeking one award (e.g., $4,000) or if they want double the amount of a typical award (e.g., $8,000). Only exceptional awards will be given double the amount. Please email our organization before submitting a dual application to notify us.

Q: Where can the research be conducted?

A: Latin America, Asia, Africa, or Eastern Europe. Other areas will be evaluated on a case by case basis.