College Park Archives - Health Policy Research Scholars

Melody Mann
By Social Driver on September 4, 2024
FOCUSMelody’s research focuses on evoking change by creating space for understanding the immigrant experience of navigating early intervention and…
Brianna Ladd
By Social Driver on September 6, 2023
FOCUS Brianna is committed to conducting actionable research that explores the mental health experiences of Black adolescents and young adults…
Siqiao “Austin” Ao
By Social Driver on September 6, 2023
FOCUSSiqiao envisions a future where every member of marginalized communities is empowered with the information and knowledge necessary to…
Natasha D. Williams
By Nicole Racovites on November 29, 2020
FOCUSBroadly, Natasha’s research works to expose and address mental health inequities experienced by marginalized populations. More specifically, her work…
Andrew Anderson
By Nicole Racovites on July 24, 2019
FOCUSAndrew’s current work and research focus on value-based healthcare delivery models, performance measurement, and social determinants of health.MORE ABOUT…
Deanna Barath
By Nicole Racovites on July 23, 2019
FOCUSAs part of the program, Deanna will work on research to improve health equity for vulnerable populations. She is…

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 health equity.

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.

Melody Mann

Brianna Ladd

Siqiao “Austin” Ao

Natasha D. Williams

Andrew Anderson

Deanna Barath

The Program at a Glance

Who is Health Policy Research Scholars for?

Applicants must be:

What do scholars receive?