Public Health & Society Senior Honors Program Application Form

The Public Health & Society Senior Honors Program is a two-semester experience designed for motivated students who want to conduct independent, in-depth research on a topic they care about. Through close faculty mentorship, structured coursework, and hands-on research, students design, execute, and present an original thesis that contributes to conversations about health, culture, and society.

Use this form to apply to the Public Health & Society Senior Honors Program. 

Please ensure all sections are completed in full. Incomplete applications may result in a delay in your project’s approval. If you anticipate significant logistical hurdles in Section 3, we recommend discussing these with your prospective adviser prior to submission.

Application Deadline: last Friday in January

Personal Information
Have you completed PUBHLTHSOC 3100 - Research Methods in Understanding Health and Society?
Eligibility Confirmation

You must meet the following criteria to apply:

  • I have (or will have) senior standing during the program
  • I am a Public Health & Society Major or Second Major
  • My cumulative GPA is at least 3.65
  • I have completed (or will complete) PUBHLTHSOC 3100
  • I understand the two-semester commitment
  • I understand I must earn at least a B- in PUBHLTHSOC 4998 to continue
Section 1: Basic Topic Statement

Your statement should be a concise overview of your proposed research or project. Please ensure you address the following three areas:

  • Topic Identification: Clearly define the subject matter or central question of your study.
  • Methods & Approaches: Discuss the specific methodology you plan to employ (e.g., qualitative interviews, quantitative analysis, experimental design, or literary criticism).
  • Sources & Data Sets: List the primary and secondary sources, databases, or specific sets of data you intend to analyze.
Section 2: Faculty Advising

Success in the honors program relies heavily on mentorship. In this section, please:

  • Identify your confirmed Thesis Adviser.
  • If an adviser has not yet been finalized, list possible advisers you have consulted or intend to approach within your department.
Section 3: Research Logistics & Feasibility

We want to ensure your project is realistic and achievable within the program's timeframe. Please provide details on:

  • Location: Where will the work be conducted? (e.g., specific libraries, laboratories, field sites, or archives).
  • Potential Challenges: Identify any obvious or possible difficulties you might face in accessing:
    • Places: (e.g., travel requirements or restricted facilities).
    • People: (e.g., IRB approval for human subjects or difficulty reaching experts).
    • Data: (e.g., paywalled archives or incomplete data sets).
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