Sponsored by the Institute for Public Health Practice, Research, and Policy, the Global Health Case Competition trains future leaders through a real-world challenge. Interdisciplinary student teams creatively address health issues.
Registration is now open! Deadline to apply is February 13th, 2026.
Start preparing for the 9th annual IPHPRP Global Health Case Competition! Open to all graduate and undergraduate students currently enrolled at the University of Iowa.
View a recorded information session.
AWARDS: Up to $2500 available for the 1st place team (top 3 teams receive cash awards)!
The IPHPRP Global Health Case Competition brings students together to engage in a unique, practical experience tackling some of the world’s most complex health challenges by student teams pitching creative solutions in a competitive and collaborative environment that simulates future workplace settings. Teams with diverse disciplines and colleges represented tend to place exceptionally well. Participation is limited to nine teams with five students on each team.
Benefits to participating in the case competition:
• Applying evidence-based decision-making to industry-focused issues
• Prioritizing resources in a reality-based environment
• Developing problem-solving and project management skills
• Interdisciplinary networking with faculty and students
• Building your resume and experience
To learn more information about the competition, past cases and solutions, rules, and eligibility requirements, visit https://iphprp.org/opportunities/students/case-competition/.
If you have any questions, please email cph-iphprp@uiowa.edu.