Providence Archives - Health Policy Research Scholars

Kevin Nguyen
By Nicole Racovites on July 24, 2019
FOCUSKevin's research focuses on improving the quality of care patients receive from safety net providers and programs. He hopes…
Adedotun Ogunbajo
By Nicole Racovites on July 23, 2019
FOCUSAdedotun’s research interests are on issues related to health disparities and inequity, specifically HIV prevention and treatment, mental health,…
Chinyere Agbai
By Nicole Racovites on July 23, 2019
FOCUSThe issue of how living in gentrifying Los Angeles neighborhoods affects the overall health of those who originally resided…
Arjee Javellana Restar
By Nicole Racovites on July 23, 2019
FOCUSArjee’s research engagements in public health concentrate on promoting structural and behavior-based interventions to improve the health of communities…

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 2023 and do not expect to graduate before spring/summer 2026.

From historically marginalized backgrounds and/or populations underrepresented 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 dissertationgrant of up to $10,000.

Membership in a network of scholars and alumni for research and advocacy collaborations.

Kevin Nguyen

Adedotun Ogunbajo

Chinyere Agbai

Arjee Javellana Restar

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The Program at a Glance

Who is Health Policy Research Scholars for?

Applicants must be:

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