Student Ambassadors
Who better than the emerging leaders of tropical medicine and global health to guide our activities, our strategy and our impact?
Acting as a voice for their fellow students, Student Ambassadors are indispensable in raising awareness of RSTMH throughout their institutions and beyond. They are the instrumental link between students, institutions and RSTMH and make a valuable contribution to assisting us in achieving our vision and mission.
Central to the Student Ambassador role is ensuring that RSTMH is recognising and supporting the next generation of tropical medicine and global health professionals effectively and safeguarding that they are taking an active role in facilitating research, sharing knowledge and driving impact.
To be an RSTMH Student Ambassador, you need to be a full-time student in a subject related to global health, with good networks and a strong understanding of RSTMH and our work. You also need to be an existing RSTMH member.
Join our growing network of Student Ambassadors!
To be an RSTMH Student Ambassador, you ideally need to be a full-time student in a subject related to global health, with good networks and a strong understanding of RSTMH and our work. You also need to be an existing RSTMH Student member.
As an RSTMH Student Ambassador, you can gain experience in a similar field to your studies and complement your academic abilities by getting involved in many ways, including but not limited to:
- Sharing RSTMH social media posts within your own network, university network, or both, to raise awareness about the Society.
- Talking! Engaging with your fellow students to promote the Society. Telling them about RSTMH student membership and the benefits available.
- Promoting Society activities such as events and Medals and Awards.
- Recommending the RSTMH Journals and explaining how they can be involved with our publications (for example, acting as a peer reviewer).
- Telling your networks to apply to our RSTMH Early Career Grants Programme and making sure your networks don’t miss key deadlines by sending them regular information about the opening and closing dates.
- Getting in touch and letting us know what you think we’re doing right, and what we could be doing better: As a Student Ambassador and a member of RSTMH, your feedback is extremely important.
Apply to become a Student Ambassador here!
If you have any questions, please contact Nell Dasso.