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What brings you here?
Select a pathway to see the most relevant expectations, next steps, and contact route.
Doctoral & master's study
We currently advise PhD and master's students in Allied Health Sciences at UConn, working on digital interventions for HIV prevention, substance use, and mental health. Prospective students should have (or be pursuing) a background in public health, behavioral science, or a related field.
- Hands-on training in EMA, JITAIs, and mobile-sensing methods
- Co-authorship on peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
- Opportunities to work across our US, Malaysia, Nepal, and Vietnam sites
- Contact Dr. Shrestha before applying to discuss research fit
Undergraduate research experience
UConn undergraduates join us through honors theses, independent study, and summer internships — no prior research experience required, just curiosity and reliability.
- Honors thesis and independent-study supervision
- Research-assistant roles supporting active studies (data collection, coding, literature review)
- A pathway into graduate research for students considering a PhD or MS
- Commit consistent weekly time and share relevant coursework or experience
Research participants
We run active studies on HIV prevention, opioid use disorder treatment, and mental health across the US, Malaysia, Nepal, and Vietnam. Eligibility and enrollment vary by study and site.
- Browse active studies by location and topic
- Participation is voluntary and confidential, per each study's IRB protocol
- Contact the listed study team securely to check current enrollment
- Materials are written in plain, participant-centered language
Collaborators and community partners
We partner with researchers, clinicians, and community organizations across UConn, Yale, and our international sites — on co-investigator roles, data-sharing, and community-based partnerships.
- Describe the population or setting you work with
- Identify the shared research opportunity
- Outline available infrastructure or expertise
- Propose a short introductory meeting