Employment Archives - Health Policy Research Scholars

Gabi Celia Ortiz
By Social Driver on September 6, 2023
FOCUSGabi Celia's research focuses on organizational systems' impact on transgender (trans) Latina women and other trans women of color.…
Andy Archer
By Social Driver on September 6, 2023
FOCUSAndy researches the role of labor in subject formation and substance use/abuse. Through mixed-method participatory research, Andy seeks to…
Resha T. Swanson-Varner
By Social Driver on February 2, 2023
FOCUSFair labor policies and standards are core to improving job quality for black, Latinx, and immigrant workers in the…
Julián Ponce
By Social Driver on February 2, 2023
FOCUSJulián’s research informs policy that ensures Latinx and underrepresented communities have an equitable opportunity to live their longest and…
Manuel J. Galvan
By Nicole Racovites on November 29, 2020
FOCUSHow do inequalities of the past maintain inequality in the present (and future)? What can we do to disrupt…
Johnny Huynh
By Nicole Racovites on November 26, 2020
FOCUSJohnny's research analyzes U.S. policy issues related to health and labor economics. He is interested in applying econometric models…

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.

Gabi Celia Ortiz

Andy Archer

Resha T. Swanson-Varner

Julián Ponce

Manuel J. Galvan

Johnny Huynh

The Program at a Glance

Who is Health Policy Research Scholars for?

Applicants must be:

What do scholars receive?