The goal of the Student Internship Program (SIP) is to enhance the future of the public health workforce through education, training and hands-on experiences. The SIP has two areas of concentration:
Student Internship Placements
The Student Internship Program has established internship opportunities across the Kentucky Department for Public Health's seven Divisions and Commissioner's Office. Opportunities are available for both graduate and undergraduate students. Click the Practicum Placement link below to view application instructions and current position availability.
The Summer 2026 Internship Catalog can be accessed by using this link: Internship Catalog-Summer 2026.pdf
To receive the next Project Catalog, please visit the Student Internship Program Catalog Interest Form and complete the form to be placed on the email notification list.
Expected Project Catalog launch dates for the 2026 semesters include:
The Fall 2026 Semester (September - December) is scheduled to release on June 8, 2026.
Student Application
The Summer 2026 Student Internship Application is open until March 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST. To apply for internship opportunities, use the Summer 2026 Student Internship Application.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
The Student Internship Program partners with colleges and universities across Kentucky to establish public health experiential learning opportunities for college students. These programs are typically targeted toward students in the early stages of their academic journey and aim to expose them to a wide array of career paths within the public health field.