Young Global Leaders Program

Priority Application Deadline is April 30, 2026

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Program Details

May 26 – June 5 (Weekdays)
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
University of Arizona Health Sciences Campus
Open to current high school students
$350 program fee | Scholarships available

Program Highlights

Exploration of Public Health & the Health Sciences

• Engage in thought-provoking discussions led by University of Arizona experts across public health, epidemiology, environmental health, and biomedical sciences

• Learn how scientific evidence informs public health practice and how misinformation can spread

• Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate health claims and data

Hands-On Lab Experience & Research Investigations

• Step into real labs and participate in interactive experiments

• Explore everyday public health questions through a scientific lens (topics vary by year)

• Learn how to design a research study, collect data, and analyze findings

University of Arizona Campus Exploration

• Experience campus life through guided tours of labs, classrooms, and research spaces

• Meet and interact with University of Arizona faculty, researchers, and public health professionals

• Explore how arts, culture, and community engagement intersect with public health

Collaborative Learning & Team-Based Projects

• Work in small teams to investigate a public health topic aligned with the program’s annual theme

• Collaborate with peers and faculty mentors in an inclusive, supportive learning environment

• Build communication, teamwork, and leadership skills

Degree Program & Career Exploration

• Learn about undergraduate pathways across the health sciences—including Public Health, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, and related fields

• Explore a wide range of health careers in clinical care, public health practice, research, policy, community health, and more

Final Showcase

• Present team-based research findings during a culminating showcase

• Share evidence-based conclusions through creative and engaging presentations.

Questions? Contact Us at ghi@arizona.edu