CHALLENGES
Explore our STEM and Equality Challenges.
What are HEAL Challenges?
HEAL Challenges are monthly academic opportunities designed to empower students to explore critical issues in healthcare through research, writing, and advocacy. Each challenge centers on a pressing topic related to health equity, encouraging participants to engage with scholarly sources and develop evidence-based solutions.
Through peer review and publication, HEAL provides a platform for youth voices to contribute meaningfully to conversations about healthcare access and reform. Our goal is to cultivate the next generation of informed, compassionate healthcare leaders.
Current Challenge: Health Inequality
This month, students are invited to submit a formal research paper or literature review exploring disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. Topics may include racial or socioeconomic health gaps, global health inequity, maternal mortality, environmental health injustice, mental health access, and more.
All submissions will undergo peer review, and selected papers will be published on the HEAL website.
Deadline: March 31, 11:59 PM
Prize: $30 Giftcard + Feature + Letter of Recommendation
How it Works
1. Choose a Topic
Explore this month's theme.
2. Conduct Research
Use scholarly sources and follow formatting guidelines.
3. Submit
Upload your paper before the deadline.
Why Participate
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Build real research experience
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Strengthen college applications
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Get published
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Earn leadership recognition
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Compete for awards