HEALTH POLICY
RESEARCH SCHOLARS

How to Apply

 

 

APPLICATIONS RE-OPEN IN 2020.
Tell a friend or collegue

“I am excited to participate in the HPRS program because its emphasis on creating a Culture of Health emphasizes the importance of individuals’ social and historical contexts in understanding and working to eradicate health disparities.”

—CHINYERE AGBAI

CHINYERE AGBAI
PhD student, Sociology, Brown University

 

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be:

  • Full-time doctoral students who are entering second-year of their program.
  • From underrepresented populations and/or disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • Pursuing a research-focused discipline that can advance a Culture of Health.
  • Interested in health policy and interdisciplinary approaches.

The best way to see who this program is for is to meet our current scholars. But keep in mind that this is just the start—the experience will only grow stronger as new scholars from many other backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives round out this growing group. Imagine yourself on the team!

MEET THE SCHOLARS

2020 APPLICATION timeline

Webinars for prospective applicants to learn more
dec-feb
Call for applications
jan 10
Application deadline
march 11
Applications reviewed
april-may
Applicant interviews
may
Selection meetings
june
Second cohort notified of acceptance
August
Program begins
sept 1
Required in-person program launch for all participants
sept-oct

* Timeline subject to change. Check back for updates.

Application Process Overview

Here is a quick guide to help you prepare a successful application. Note applications re-open in 2020.

  • Step 1: Learn
  • Step 2: Register to Apply
    • Register for MyRWJF by going to my.rwjf.org. Use your email address to set up a free, password-protected account.
    • Visit my.rwjf.org and sign up to be notified when this and other funding opportunities are available.
  • Step 3: Gather Application Materials
    • To apply for Health Policy Research Scholars, you’ll need:
    • A curriculum vitae that is a maximum of four pages long.
    • Two letters of support from faculty at your undergraduate or graduate school. (Note: We strongly recommend that one of these letters be written by your home institution faculty mentor).
    • All undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
    • A faculty mentor (or a provisional mentor) from the university granting your doctoral degree; mentors will be asked to confirm, in writing, that they are willing to serve in this role.
    • Your mentor’s curriculum vitae.
  • Step 4: Get in Touch
    • Have questions? (Visit our FAQ page)
    • Sign up to be notified of upcoming webinars and other events.
MEET THE SCHOLARS
TELL A FRIEND OR COLLEAGUE

TELL A FRIEND OR COLLEAGUE