Financial Support

Marguerite J. Queneau Research Assistant Positions

The Marguerite J. Queneau Research Assistant positions in public health nutrition are in honor of the career and accomplishments of Ms. Queneau, who was a nationally and internationally accomplished nutritionist.  The research assistant positions will foster the careers of public health nutrition students who hold the promise of making sustained contributions to the health of individuals and families through their work in nutrition.  Applicants to the program who meet the priority application deadline will be considered for the Marguerite J. Queneau Research Assistant positions. 

Maternal and Child Nutrition Traineeship

Several maternal and child nutrition traineeships are available for public health nutrition students who are U.S. citizens and wish to specialize in maternal, child, or adolescent health.  Eligible students must be registered dietitians, with at least one year of work experience, and career goals in public health nutrition and maternal and child health, and should complete the appropriate application. For more information go to http://www.epi.umn.edu/let/ .

Graduate Assistant Positions

Research and teaching assistantship positions become available throughout the year in the School of Public Health, and other departments throughout the University of Minnesota.  Many research assistant positions require knowledge of statistical computing, such as SAS or SPSS programs, and we highly recommend students learn one or both of these programs. Once you are admitted to a degree program at the University of Minnesota you are eligible to apply for any graduate assistant position in any department at the University of Minnesota.  More information is available on our Job Tip Sheet on-line at http://www.epi.umn.edu/academic/admitted.shtm.

Other Resources

Students who apply to the University of Minnesota School of Public Health through the on-line centralized application service, SOPHAS, and who meet the priority deadline with a completed application (includes ALL supporting documentation), will be considered for any scholarships that are available from the School of Public Health.  Notification of such awards will be done via e-mail in approximately mid-March.