Lara J. Cushing’s research focuses on social inequalities in exposure to environmental hazards and the cumulative impacts of environmental and social stressors to health. She has assessed the health consequences of environmental and climate-related exposures for pregnant…

My long-term interests are in the areas of finite population sampling and biomedical applications of stochastic processes. My research in sampling falls under the heading of model based estimation, and it shows that relying solely on the sampling plan can lead to very…

Dr. Crespi's research areas include cancer prevention and control, cancer epidemiology, cancer survivorship, obesity, nutrition, physical activity, health disparities, health psychology and quality of life. Her statistical methodology interests include design and…

Dr. Robert J. Kim-Farley currently serves as a Professor-in-Residence with joint appointments in the Departments of Epidemiology and Community Health Sciences at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.

From 2004 to 2018, he served as the director of the…

Dr. Ron Brookmeyer serves as dean of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. In his research, Dr. Brookmeyer uses the tools of the statistical, informational and mathematical sciences to address…

Dr. Sangeeta C. Ahluwalia is Adjunct Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management at UCLA and a Senior Policy Researcher at the RAND Corporation. She teaches the Politics of Health Policy (HS…

Emily K. Abel is a historian of medicine and public health. Her book, Hearts of Wisdom: American Women Caring for Kin, 1850-1940 (Harvard University Press, 2000), was named a Choice Outstanding Academic Book for 2000. Her two books on the history of tuberculosis in Los…

Funding Resources

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health students have access to a wide range scholarship, working, and basic needs resources. Learn more about the opportunities available on UCLA’s campus:

To follow below are examples of resources and common extramural funding opportunities available from governmental agencies or private foundations for graduates, pre- and post-docs. Please note that students and post-docs must discuss extramural funding opportunities with…

The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health offers a variety of scholarships and fellowships for incoming and continuing students. See the full list of student awards, fellowships, and scholarships below. For more information about these financial opportunities, please…

Tuition And Fees

Detailed tuition and fee costs can be found on the Registrar’s Office Annual and Term Student Fees page. Questions regarding California residency can be answered by visiting the Residence for Tuition Purposes page.

Financial considerations play a key role in any decision about enrolling in graduate school. Recognizing this, the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health is committed to helping students achieve and afford their goals. Typically, UCLA Fielding School students fund their…

Mission

To strengthen equal rights and opportunities worldwide by:

The UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity (formerly Center to Eliminate Health Disparities) was established in 2004 to address the increasing disparities in health status and health care in the United States. The Center conducts community-based participatory…

The UCLA Center for LGBTQ+ Advocacy, Research & Health, or C-LARAH (LARAH is derived from the Latin word “hilaris,” meaning cheerful) is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of sexual and gender minorities. We are committed to sharing our expertise…

Mission

The UCLA Center for Healthy Climate Solutions (C-Solutions) focuses on protecting people and communities from the effects of climate change. The center equips decision makers with solutions that will reduce inequities and benefit their economy, environment, and…

Mission

The UCLA Center for Health Advancement (the center) provides enhanced analysis and evidence-based information to help policy makers decide which policies and programs can best improve health and reduce health disparities.

Our research projects…