Our Purpose
The Think. Teach. Do. (TTD) Fellowship offers SPH students an opportunity to advance public health excellence by serving as paid consultants to the School. Fellows advise on the design and implementation of best practices that support and strengthen our community. Assigned to projects across the School, Fellows collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to ensure that curricula, course materials, trainings, and research activities align with the varied and evolving needs of the global public health landscape. The Fellowship seeks to engage students with a wide range of experiences and perspectives, reinforcing our mission to “Think. Teach. Do. For the Health of All.”
Become a TTD Fellow
Are you passionate about driving positive change within BUSPH? Apply to join the TTD Fellowship. Each fall, we select a new cohort of Fellows for the academic year.
As a TTD Fellow, you will be assigned to projects submitted by members of the School community, which are reviewed, selected, and approved by the TTD Leadership Committee. Fellows work approximately 5-10 hours per week on their projects and participate in required monthly cohort meetings. Throughout the Fellowship, students receive training and ongoing support from Deans Andrade and Cozier, along with other members of School leadership.
Fellows are compensated at a rate of $20 per hour. For questions regarding the application process, please contact sphdi@bu.edu.
Who You Are
- Clear Communicator: You can communicate clearly and constructively, offering and receiving respectful, productive feedback in both written and oral formats.
- Passionate: You are committed to making BUSPH a model of inclusive excellence.
- Curious: You are open to learning from the experiences of others and integrating new perspectives into your work.
- Entrepreneurial: You are excited to help build and shape successful programs that will benefit future students, faculty, and staff.
- Detail-oriented: You approach tasks with thoroughness and care, ensuring the highest quality of work.
- People-person: You enjoy working with others and cultivating strong relationships across students, faculty, staff and alumni.
- Highly Organized: You maintain accurate notes and records, and you manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently.
What You'll Do
As a TTD Fellow, you may work on projects such as:
- Reviewing course materials (e.g., lecture slides, syllabi, assignments) and providing constructive feedback to faculty
- Reviewing and offering feedback on research materials and activities developed by faculty and staff.
- Assisting the School in evaluating and recommending trainings for community-based projects.
- Conducting focus groups with students, staff, and faculty to gather insights that inform School initiatives.
- Contributing to the development of toolkits, guides, and trainings to help faculty and staff foster trust and build community in their classrooms and research efforts.
Who is Eligible
- Applicants must be enrolled in an on-campus master’s program at the School of Public Health.
- Students may not work more than 20 hours per week in total as a student employee. Therefore, to be eligible, applicants must not already be committed to more than 10 hours per week of student employment, as the Fellowship may require up to 10 hours weekly.
- Boston University employees are not eligible for the Fellowship.
- International students are welcome to apply.
- All student employees must reside within the United States while working.
Application Process
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be an incoming or current student
- Be available to work approximately 10 hours per week during the academic year.
- Be in good academic standing (GPA ≥ 3.0)
To apply, please submit the following materials to sphdi@bu.edu.
- A current resume.
- A 1–2-page traditional cover letter addressing the following questions:
- Why are you interested in this role?
- Identify one change or contribution you made previously or hope to make in a group, community, school or organization that made or could make a meaningful difference. Please explain why you think it is important and describe how you approached or would approach the issue you identified.
- Describe your interpersonal communication style and skills in group facilitation.
For any additional questions about the program or application process, please contact Jess Goode at sphdi@bu.edu.
For Faculty/Staff
Faculty and staff are warmly invited to submit project proposals to engage TTD Fellows. Projects will begin in the fall of each academic year.
To submit a proposal, please send a document to sphdi@bu.edu that includes the following information:
- Your name, role, and department.
- A brief project description (1-2 paragraphs) outlining the Fellow’s proposed activities.
- Names of faculty or staff who will be involved in the project.
- The expected time commitment, including:
- Duration (one or two semesters).
- Estimated weekly hours (5 -10 hours per week).
All proposals will be reviewed by the Practice Advisory Committee (PAC) and applicants will be notified over the summer regarding their selection status.
Selected projects will be assigned a Fellow in the fall, and a formal project plan must then be developed and submitted for PAC approval.
For any questions about participating in the Fellowship as faculty or staff, please contact: sphdi@bu.edu.
