Call for Applications: H3 Interdisciplinary Scholars Fall 2025

The Health Humanities Hub (H3) is a new initiative from the College of Humanities (COH), in partnership with the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (AWCIM), that explores how the health sciences and the humanities are linked. Through research, education, and public engagement, we investigate fresh ideas and practices to support whole-person health and wellness for all people and communities.
 

Position overview: H3 is seeking two Interdisciplinary Scholars (student interns or undergraduate student researchers) during the Fall 2025 semester. Scholars will work directly with each other, the H3 coordinator, and collaborating faculty and staff to co-develop projects that may range from the technical (e.g., literature reviews or strategic planning tools) to the interactive (e.g. health and human connection workshops on campus). Scholars will also be engaged in the day-to-day operations of H3 and in continuing education activities, such as close readings and discussions of health humanities texts and attendance at related workshops or events.
 

Modality: While there is a possibility of conducting some work remotely, this position is primarily in-person and requires weekly in-person meetings and onsite collaborative work during the Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm timeframe. This is an intentional part of the experience and will be scheduled to accommodate students’ classes and ongoing commitments.
 

Key Responsibilities/Areas of Contribution:  

H3 Interdisciplinary Scholars will:

• Meet regularly with each other and the H3 Coordinator to discuss team goals and progress – including how their interests and strengths are matched to their projects;
• Contribute ideas that help shape H3’s programming;
• Connect with collaborating faculty, staff, and students from a variety of colleges, departments, and centers;
• Conduct synthesis research that combines literature, data, educational curricula and other forms of information from across disciplines;
• Support grant writing, research, and proposal development;
• Help plan, manage logistics, execute, and evaluate H3 programs on campus or in the community; and
• Serve as ambassadors for H3, which may include attending occasional evening or weekend events.

Benefits:

• Paid experience ($16/hour) for up to 120 hours (approximately 8 hours per week)
• Credit may be available, depending on the requirements of your major/program
• Work in a space designed for wellness – H3 is located on the top floor of the new Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (1502 E. Mabel St.)
• Develop humanistic skills and experience applicable in a range of contexts and disciplines, including research methods, professional communication, collaborative leadership, and intellectual humility
• Draw on your unique background and combine interests in health and wellness with interests in languages, culture, arts, or creative expression
• Engage in thoughtful and thought-provoking discussions with peers and mentors

Qualifications:

A successful applicant will:

• Be a declared major in the College of Humanities
• Have an interest in or connection to the realms of both health and humanities (this may be academic or personal)
• Be excited to learn, open-minded, and interested in whole-person health and care that includes the mind, body and spirit and addresses not just illness, but wellness
• Be a capable writer and, more importantly, open to feedback and editing
• Be a creative problem-solver with attention to detail and the follow-through
• Be able to meet deadlines – and communicate any sticking points along the way

Experience with the following is helpful, but support to develop these skills can also be provided:

• Online research (e.g. finding peer-reviewed articles, program evaluations, or industry white papers)
• Presenting materials live, including experience facilitating small group activities
• Developing creative expression or wellness programs, especially for students
• Synthesizing material from different sources, including meetings and conversations, into a succinct written format

To Apply:

Complete the online application. Be prepared to describe how your background or interests are connected to health and the humanities and why you are interested in being an H3 Interdisciplinary Scholar. You will also be asked to upload or provide a link to something you have created that shows your talents, skills, interests and/or experience. This could simply be a resumé, or it could be a personal website, portfolio, project, podcast, written reflection, etc.

Application Deadline: Open until filled but a first review will be conducted Aug. 27

Want to learn more? Read about the first cohort of H3 Interdisciplinary Scholars.