GHalaxy RFI
ID: 7200AA25RFI00001Type: Special Notice
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID M/OAAWASHINGTON, DC, 20523, USA

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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking input through a Request for Information (RFI) for an anticipated internship program titled “GHalaxy.” This initiative aims to gather expert industry insights on potential partnerships for implementing internships focused on global health, specifically targeting individuals with graduate degrees or recent graduates. The program envisions hosting 20-30 interns in the Washington D.C. area, providing a paid and flexible work environment to enhance educational experiences in global health. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by December 6, 2024, detailing their recruitment strategies and program design proposals to Alisa J. Dunn at adunn@usaid.gov. It is important to note that this RFI is purely informational and does not represent a funding opportunity.

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    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) numbered 7200AA25RFI00001 to gather input for an anticipated internship program titled “GHalaxy.” The RFI seeks to collect insights on industry collaboration for implementing internships focused on global health. Aimed at individuals with graduate degrees or recent graduates, the program envisions 20-30 interns based in the Washington D.C. area, offering a paid and flexible work environment. Interested parties are invited to respond by December 6, 2024, detailing their recruitment strategies, program design proposals, and organizational capabilities. Responses should be concise, structured, and electronically submitted. This RFI is purely informational and does not imply a funding opportunity; USAID may or may not incorporate respondent feedback into future actions. The initiative underscores USAID’s commitment to developing structured educational experiences in global health while assessing potential partnerships for program implementation.
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