Advancing Scientific Inquiry & Public Health Scholarship
An immersive 12-week program equipping aspiring clinicians, practitioners, and aligned scholars with the analytical rigor, writing proficiency, and one-on-one faculty mentorship required to publish high-impact epidemiological research.
The Architecture of Academic Excellence
The Boston Congress of Public Health recognizes that transforming structural health inequities requires more than passion; it demands rigorously peer-reviewed data and compelling scientific narratives.
The Research Scholar Program bridges the critical gap between foundational academic knowledge and applied epidemiological publication. By pairing highly motivated students and emerging professionals with senior academic faculty, we cultivate a competitive edge for medical school, public health graduate programs, and residency applications.
1:1 Mentorship
Bi-weekly tailored guidance from leading public health faculty, ensuring focused trajectory and methodological integrity.
Guaranteed Publication
Scholars successfully complete and submit one high-quality manuscript for publication consideration in the BCPHR Journal.
Symposium Presentation
Develop a professional research poster and defend findings during a live, globally attended BCPH culminating webinar.
Competitive Edge
Demonstrate concrete research capabilities to highly selective medical, nursing, and graduate admissions committees.
Eligibility & Program Criteria
Admission to the Research Scholar Program is highly selective. We seek candidates who demonstrate high self-motivation, intellectual curiosity, and a firm commitment to dismantling public health inequities.
- Academic Standing: Current high school juniors/seniors, undergraduates, post-baccalaureate students, or enrolled medical/health profession students.
- Demonstrated Aptitude: Submission of exceptional writing samples indicating strong research and communication capabilities.
- Career Intent: A formal letter of intent to pursue higher education in pre-med, nursing, public health, or a related clinical/epidemiological field (or current transcripts).
- Time Commitment: Absolute ability to commit to bi-weekly virtual meetings with a designated faculty mentor for the full 12-week duration.
Apply for Fall 2026
Elevate your academic portfolio. Tuition for accepted scholars is $600, which comprehensively covers all programmatic activities, including BCPHR journal publication fees and final presentation charges.