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June 6, 2024
FOND FAREWELL
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A Final Letter From Melody McCoy
June 3rd marked the last day of Melody McCoy's tenure as GKII's inaugural Executive Director. In a year and a half, Director McCoy oversaw radical transformation and growth for institute and injected much needed direction and enthusiasm into our team and our mission. She will be sorely missed, but her presence will always be felt. Please read her last message to the GKII community as our director and wish her luck on her next great adventure! 🌹
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Words of Wisdom from Ajit Mohan
Ajit Mohan, President of Snap Inc.'s Asia Pacific Region and a Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) '05 alum shares advice and words of encouragement to the graduating class of 2024. Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Alumni Survey: We Want to Hear From You!
If you are a Johns Hopkins alumnus from India, currently based in India, or belong to the Indian diaspora, please take a moment to fill out our short online survey. This is an effort to consolidate a community of thousands of Johns Hopkins alumni with multidisciplinary backgrounds and a collective vision to deepen the relationship between Johns Hopkins and India.
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From the Clinic to Policy and Advocacy: Koki Agarwal
By Koki Agarwal
In a highly anticipated follow-up to her video interview with GKII Program Manager Beth Romanski, Dr. Koki Agarwal also answered our more technical questions about her approach to her work, and the reasons why it’s so personal to her.
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Making a Difference in Peoples' Lives: Professor Jeffrey Tornheim
Assistant Professor of Medicine
“I’ve cared for a lot of patients I’ve been fortunate to sit by and chat with about their disease process, to hear the pain and suffering that comes from the disease, as well as from the toxicity associated with the therapies. I get to see the joy on their faces as they start to feel better and, most importantly, move on with their lives,” Tornheim said.
“It’s a great moment to tell somebody that they’re done with their TB treatments, or to see somebody in their post-treatment follow up and find that this isn’t what they’re worrying about anymore.”
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Balancing School, Work, and Maintaining His Cultural Ties: Lipin Lukose, BSPH '24
By Lipin Lukose
Lipin is a healthcare professional blending expertise in pharmacy, public health and clinical research, and is wrapping up his Masters in Public Health from the Bloomberg School of Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
Lukose, founder of the Indian Student Association, discusses financial aid, networking, and employment opportunities for international students at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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BSPH UN Trip Offers Insight on Sustainable Development, International Policy
By Jasmine Kaur
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55 students from the Bloomberg School of Public Health visited the United Nations headquarters in New York City on May 14, in a trip organized by the Johns Hopkins Indian Student Association (JHISA) and the Asia Pacific Public Health Network (APPHN) and supported by the BSPH Student Assembly and GKII. They learned firsthand about the organization’s mission to foster peace, security, and development, and how the UN influences global health initiatives and international policy. | |
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Upcoming Event: EducationUSA Chennai Pre-Departure Orientation
June 21, 2024 (Chennai)
June 28, 2024 (Bengaluru)
EducationUSA Chennai's Pre-Departure Orientation program will provide students heading to the U.S. an opportunity to interact with EducationUSA advisers, U.S. university faculty and student alumni. Presentations and interactions will also cover F1 visa regulations while in the United States, pre-travel arrangements, social and cultural integration, campus life, academic expectations and general do's and don’ts. This would be a good opportunity for the students to understand classroom culture in the U.S. and aspects such as plagiarism to gear up for their academic journey in the U.S.
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Johns Hopkins Indian Student Association Survey | |
The newly formed Johns Hopkins Indian Student Association (JHISA) has created a survey to better understand how they can collaborate and support current students and alumni. They kindly request a few minutes of your time to complete a brief survey to help shape the future activities and initiatives of JHISA. | |
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Navigating Your Career with Informational Interviews: A Guide to Building Professional Connections
By Beth Romanski, Program Manager

Your journey toward achieving your dream career involves many variables, but it begins with a clear vision of what you want. Taking the time to reflect on your short- and medium-term goals is crucial, as is gaining the experiences that can shape your understanding of where you want to go professionally. To achieve this clarity, it’s important to explore different career paths and learn from those who are already in the roles that interest you. Curiosity is key.
By embracing a mindset of exploration and considering various career options, you set the stage for informed networking. Networking is a critical skill, and experts estimate that between 70% and 80% of jobs are secured through this method. However, effective networking is about more than just job-seeking; it's about building relationships and gaining insights to guide your career journey.
The GKII Johns Hopkins One Hop Mentoring Group is the perfect platform for making meaningful connections! If you are a JHU student or alumni from India or the Indian diaspora, engage in GKII’s JHU India One Hop Mentoring Group discussion to gain access to the full article and more Informational Interview tips!
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Understanding Dengue and Zika Spread, Immunity and Clinical Outcomes
Deadline: June 25, 2024
This funding call will support multidisciplinary teams to generate evidence on where dengue and Zika viruses co-circulate and investigate the implications this has on host immune responses and clinical outcomes. Research funded through this award will support global efforts to understand and predict the spread of these pathogens, especially where data are limited. Funded projects will also help to design and implement future interventions to reduce dengue and Zika’s growing burden and impact on health.
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USAID Integrated Health Systems Strengthening
Deadline: July 6, 2024
The purpose of the Integrated Health System Strengthening (IHSS) program is to accelerate countries’ Health System Strengthening (HSS) efforts and achieve sustainable, equitable, and resilient health systems through locally-led, evidence-driven, and context-specific approaches to HSS. The primary goals are to advance primary health care (PHC), accelerate progress toward universal health coverage (UHC), and improve health outcomes.
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CFAR HIV/AIDS Training Fellowship Awards
Deadline: July 31, 2024
The CFAR Training Fellowship Awards offer training opportunities for Indian early-stage investigators to expand capacity in HIV/AIDS research through short-term research. CFAR sites are invited to apply for funding focused on priority areas of HIV/AIDS research aligned with NIH NOT-OD-20-018. Two to three fellowship grants, each up to $300,000 USD total cost ($150,000/year), will be awarded.
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AIIS Fellowship Competition
Deadline: Nov. 15, 2024
The American Institute of Indian Studies has announced its 2024 fellowship competition and invites applications from scholars who wish to conduct their research in India. Junior fellowships are awarded to Ph.D. candidates to conduct research for their dissertations in India for up to eleven months. Senior fellowships are awarded to scholars who hold the Ph.D. degree for up to nine months of research in India. AIIS welcomes applicants from a wide variety of disciplines, especially encourages applicants in fields from Development Studies, Natural Resources Management, Public Health, and Regional Planning.
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GKII Executive Director
Are you passionate about fostering collaborative research, education, and policy initiatives that address critical challenges in India and globally? We’re seeking an Executive Director to lead GKII’s multidisciplinary efforts for advancing societal impact through innovative solutions. Join us in mobilizing the Johns Hopkins community to make a difference in India and beyond!
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CIDI Senior Research Program Manager
Housed in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the Center for Infectious Diseases in India (CIDI) is seeking a Sr. Research Program Manager to be part of a team with a base in Baltimore and locations across India. This person will manage the research portfolios of Dr. Amita Gupta and CIDI faculty.
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