Obesity Archives - Health Policy Research Scholars

Christian Maino Vieytes
By Nicole Racovites on November 25, 2020
FOCUSChristian's research interests lie at the intersection of nutrition, epidemiology, statistics, and computer science. Harnessing tools from each of…
Andrea Duran
By Nicole Racovites on July 24, 2019
FOCUSAndrea Duran’s research interests include the endocrine and immune responses to acute and chronic sedentary behavior, physical inactivity and…
Ana Herrera
By Nicole Racovites on July 24, 2019
FOCUSAna Laura Herrera’s research focuses on the social, environmental, and personal influences on youth behaviors, particularly those relating to…
Bukola Bakare
By Nicole Racovites on July 23, 2019
FOCUSBukola Bakare’s interdisciplinary research approach and advocacy highlight issues surrounding physically active transportation and corporate social respon…
Gayle Shipp
By Nicole Racovites on July 23, 2019
FOCUSGayle Shipp is in her fourth year at MSU working on an NIH R21 intervention study titled “Mama Bear”.…
Chioma Woko
By Nicole Racovites on July 23, 2019
FOCUSDisproportionate access to health information and resources by marginalized groups is one indicator of health inequity and disparity in…
Hannah Cory
By Nicole Racovites on July 23, 2019
FOCUSExperiencing stigma and discrimination has significant impacts on our long-term health. To unravel how these experiences impact health, understanding…
Luisa Maria Rivera
By Nicole Racovites on July 23, 2019
FOCUSLuisa studies the transgenerational transmission of trauma and adversity in communities experiencing chronic and acute stressors. She currently conducts…

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.

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Who is Health Policy Research Scholars for?

Applicants must be:

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