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Claire M. Hubbard Water, Climate & Health Fellowship

The Claire M. Hubbard Fellowship application is now closed for 2026-2027.

Application Deadline: February 2027

Start Date: July 1, 2027 - January 31 2028

Hubbard Water, Climate and Health Fellowships are now available for students researching topics at the nexus of water, climate and health. Potential topics of interest include but are not limited to 1) Link between water quality and pediatric cancer or birth defects; 2) Health outcomes related to flooding or drought; 3) Mapping of at-risk populations and environmental exposures; 4) The impact of technology, such as precision application of nitrogen fertilizer, on soil and water quality.

If you have questions about the application process, please contact Rachael Herpel at rherpel@nebraska.edu or 402-419-0840.

Submit your application or review full submission details and eligibility requirements here.

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Water, Climate, and Health Program

UNMC College of Public Health
984388 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-4388
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