Los Angeles Archives - Health Policy Research Scholars

Ezinne Nwankwo
By Nicole Racovites on July 23, 2019
FOCUSEveryone in the U.S. should have the opportunity to live a long and healthy life. Currently, anti-immigrant sentiment, policies,…
Blanche Wright
By Nicole Racovites on July 23, 2019
FOCUSEvidence-based treatments (EBTs) designed to improve youth mental health problems have been predominantly validated with middle-class, white families in…
Gerson Galdamez
By Nicole Racovites on July 23, 2019
FOCUSSince junior high, Gerson has volunteered as a musician in several long-term care facilities, and developed strong friendships with…
Rebekah Israel Cross
By Nicole Racovites on July 23, 2019
FOCUSStructural and institutional racism often determine where we can live, work, and socialize, which ultimately shapes our mental and…

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.

Ezinne Nwankwo

Blanche Wright

Gerson Galdamez

Rebekah Israel Cross

The Program at a Glance

Who is Health Policy Research Scholars for?

Applicants must be:

What do scholars receive?