DrPHForce

Hello, I am applying for DrPH programs and have reached out to a handful of faculty. Most that replied thought I was a good fit for their program and were willing to be my collaborators/supervisors/ advisors. However, none of them have brought up funding or even asked how I was planning to fund my study. I on the other hand am having difficulty bringing this up with them. Its sort of an African thing ??‍♂️ Any advice on how to approach this without sounding too desperate or obtrusive ? Also, I was wondering how much traction with the admissions committee a prospective student gains by communicating with a potential advisor. Anyone please ?

Thanks @hopeful2020PhD. Are these for PhD programs only or for DrPH as well ?