Senior Program Coordinator, HPRS
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Amanda is the Senior Program Coordinator of Health Policy Research Scholars at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She joins the team with eight years of program management, student life, and higher education management experience. Amanda earned her BA and MEd from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. She is responsible for supporting the operations, logistics, and scholar support within the program. Amanda is passionate about helping students find success in their academic experiences while developing a sense of wellness and resilience.
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The Program at a Glance
Who is Health Policy Research Scholars for?
Doctoral students from a variety of disciplines—such as urban planning, political science, economics, anthropology, education, social work, geography, and sociology—who are committed to using policy change to advance population health and health equity.
Applicants must be:
Full-time doctoral students who are starting the second year of their programs in fall 2025 and do not expect to graduate before spring/summer 2028.
From historically marginalized backgrounds in specific doctoral disciplines.
Pursuing a research-focused discipline that can advance a Culture of Health.
Interested in health policy and interdisciplinary approaches.
What do scholars receive?
Annual award funding of up to $30,000 for up to four years or until they complete their doctoral program (whichever is sooner).
Mentoring and training in health policy and leadership.
Professional ties to public health and policy leaders and innovators from diverse fields.
Opportunity to compete for an additional dissertation grant of up to $10,000.
Membership in a network of scholars and alumni for research and advocacy collaborations.