#  HSPH Collaborative Field Course in Brazil 

 



***Next Deadline: FRIDAY, October 3, 2025 @ 11:59 PM EST***



 

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###    Course Overview  expand\_more  

 

This field course is offered in collaboration with the [Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health](https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/) and the [Ministério da Saúde](https://www.gov.br/saude/pt-br) in Brasília, Federal District, Brazil. The course combines lectures, discussions, site visits and group work. It will cover issues related to primary and specialized care, health system governance, and indigenous health, among others. Students will work in groups focusing on a problem-solving approach.

The objectives of the course are to:

- Critically analyze environmental and socioeconomic factors in Brazil that are associated with a high prevalence and geographic distribution of diseases and additional major public health concerns;
- Identify population characteristics, such as nutrition status, immunity, degree of exposure associated with disease epidemiology and the impact of these factors on disease morbidity and mortality;
- Foster lasting academic collaborations and joint research projects between HSPH and Brazilian participants, strengthening personal networks throughout Brazil and internationally.



 

 

 



###    Course Dates & Location  expand\_more  

 

- January 5 – 23, 2026 at Brasília, DF - Brazil



 

 

 



###    For Harvard Students  expand\_more  

 

The course is limited to 15 Harvard students. Harvard students interested in participating should visit the HSPH course listing to learn more.



 

 

 



###    Eligibility for Brazilian Students  expand\_more  

 

Brazilian applicants must be enrolled in Masters, Doctoral or Professional Programs (EPISUS, Medical Residency Program, etc.). Foreigners living in Brazil that meet the aforementioned requirements are also eligible to apply. English proficiency is mandatory, and will be evaluated through an online interview. Past participants of previous editions of the course are not eligible.

A total of 15 Brazilian students are expected to be selected. All participants must have full-time dedication to the course and participate in all activities in January. The full workload is roughly 110 hours, varying slightly from year to year.



 

 

 



###    Course Costs for Brazilian Students  expand\_more  

 

 There is no course fee for Brazilian students selected. However, Brazilian students are responsible for their own travel, accommodations, and meal expenses.



 

 

 



###    Application for Brazilian Students  expand\_more  

 

Application materials must be submitted in English however, the transcripts may be submitted in Portuguese if applicants are unable to obtain English translations before the deadline.

- Application Materials: Application Form, Resume (max 2 pages), Transcripts of last two degrees (including the current), and a Letter of Reference.
- Complete this [Application](https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9tXqu8cCangERym) by October 1st, 2025 (11:59 BRT).

*If you have any questions, please email* [*brazil\_office@harvard.edu*](mailto:brazil_office@harvard.edu) *with the subject line "2026 Public Health Course"*