University of Wisconsin–Madison

M1 Summer Independent Research

Both the Shapiro Summer Research Program and the Summer Research & Clinical Assistantship Program (SRCA) offer international opportunities.

These international opportunities require advanced planning, and students will be required to participate in online modules that will prepare them to work independently in international settings.

Applications for approval of Shapiro or SRCA projects proceed through the usual processes. HOWEVER, students interested in international projects should explore possibilities in November/December, and should contact the SMPH Office of Global Health at smphglobalhealth@smph.wisc.edu to schedule a meeting.

Per UW policy on International Safety and Security, students are precluded from traveling to locations under Level 3 or 4 advisories. If your site is in a country that is designated as a level 3 or 4 risk on the State Department Travel Advisory or a level 3 CDC Travel Health Notice, please contact the SMPH Office of Global Health as soon as possible. This requires a special waiver request for permission (Travel Warning Waiver Request Form), and the required documents must be submitted to the SMPH Office of Global Health at least twelve weeks prior to your anticipated departure. Possible reasons for granting an exemption include: the student will be pursuing a unique educational experience that cannot be obtained elsewhere; projects directly relate to career plans; the student is a citizen of the country being considered; and/or the student has had extensive experience in the country.

All students participating in international travel are required to submit an International Travel Information Packet and all supporting documentation electronically at least 8 weeks prior to departure. CISI insurance coverage is required for the entire duration of international travel and must be uploaded as part of the packet submission. This insurance is required and subsidized by the UW Board of Regents, and should be purchased through the Office of Risk Management.)

For additional requirements and documentation required as part of the electronic packet submission, please refer to the Pre-Trip Checklist.