Academic Forms

All student handbooks, forms, and documents are now located on Canvas for current students to download. Please contact the DEPHS Graduate Studies Office if you have any questions.

Scholarship Opportunities

Our graduate students have a strong history of competing for and winning both national and local scholarships. These annual awards are generally available to current students, and you will receive reminders regarding specific application deadlines. Here is a list of the scholarship winners in recent years.

• American Industrial Hygiene Foundation (AIHF): Students winning these scholarships also receive a conference registration waiver for the annual AIHA Connect Conference. Applications are typically due in February.
• ASSP Foundation Scholarships: Established by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). Applications are generally due in February.
• ASSP Southwestern Ohio Scholarship:  Established by the ASSP Southwestern Ohio Chapter. Applications are generally due in late-March.
• A&WMA Scholarships: Established by the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) to recognize outstanding students. Students also teamed up to participate in the Environmental Challenge International (ECi) Competition. The application deadline is usually mid-January.
• BCSP Scholarships: As a student in a Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Qualified Academic Program (QAP), you may apply for these scholarships during the open window (August to October).
• IHMM Scholarships: Enrolled students can apply for the Dr. John H. Frick Memorial Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) Scholarship (September to October). Our students have won it all during the 2025 cycle.
• Powell-Cohrssen Award: A departmental award given to an outstanding EIH MS student. Supported by alumni and selected by division faculty, this award is presented during the annual Kettering Fellow Reception.
• Barkley, Bell, and Bingham Award: A departmental award for outstanding EIH students. Supported by alumni and selected by division faculty, this award is also presented at the annual Kettering Fellow Reception.
• Albert J. Ryan Fellowship: A prestige award from the College of Medicine to doctoral students who demonstrated excellent scholarly capacities (multiple publications and predoctoral grants). Must be nominated by a faculty.
• NEXT Graduate Leaders Fellowship: A Graduate College program provides professional development training and networking opportunities for new students to the programs.
• Excellence in Teaching Award for Graduate Assistants: The Graduate College recognizes outstanding master's and doctoral student for their achievements in the classroom. The nomination is usually due in early December.
• Other Scholarships and Awards: The Graduate College also provides other opportunities such as conference travel award, dissertation fellowship, etc. Please check the award webpage for details.

NIOSH ERC Traineeships

The Environmental and Industrial Hygiene program is one of the multi-disciplinary programs integrated into the University of Cincinnati Education and Research Center (ERC), sponsored by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Our goal is to train the next generation of industrial hygiene practitioners and researchers. Traineeship positions are available to US citizens and permanent residents. Trainees receive stipends, tuition waivers, and benefits, provided they satisfy academic requirements and actively participate in ERC-wide and program-specific activities. Stipends are based on the degree program (MS: $15k–$20k per year; PhD: $35k–$40k per year).

Networking Events

The student chapters and local sections of national professional associations (AIHA, A&WMA, ASSP, AAAR, etc.), the College of Medicine, and ERC inter-disciplinary programs provide numerous networking opportunities throughout the year. Please reach out to student leaders for more information.

Student Memberships

Many national professional associations offer student membership at a low or no cost, in return you get valuable academic resources, scholarships, and career support. Students are encouraged to check out those opportunities. Examples include the American Industrial Hygiene Association, the American Conference for Governmental Industrial Hygienists, etc.

Early Career Credentialing

Graduates of our ABET-accredited IH-MS program receive a one-year reduction of the required 48-month work experience requirement when applying for the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credential through the Board for Global EHS Credentialing.

All of our academic programs are recognized by the BCSP as Qualified Academic Programs (QAPs). Graduates can apply for the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) designation within one year of graduation. The GSP satisfies the "Qualified Credential" requirement for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP), allowing holders to apply directly for the CSP once they meet the professional experience requirements.

While pursuing degrees in our program, students can apply for the IHMM’s Student Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (ST/CHMM) credentials which recognizes students demonstrating foundational knowledge and skills in hazardous materials management, and Student Associate Safety & Health Manager (ST/ASHM) credential which recognizes students who wish to demonstrate their development of knowledge and skills in safety and health management.