Public, Population, and Community Health Archives - Health Policy Research Scholars

Marie Plaisime
By Nicole Racovites on July 23, 2019
FOCUSEach day, we are presented with reports of racially charged conflicts across the nation, yet we repeatedly ignore the…
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…
Aaron Camp
By Nicole Racovites on July 17, 2019
FOCUSAaron Camp’s research examines assets, sociopolitical structures, and their impact on the health and economic well-being of underrepresented communities.…
Mya Roberson
By Nicole Racovites on November 30, 2017
FOCUSMya’s broad research interests are in applying epidemiologic methods to health policy and health services research to promote health…

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.

Marie Plaisime

Rebekah Israel Cross

Aaron Camp

Mya Roberson

The Program at a Glance

Who is Health Policy Research Scholars for?

Applicants must be:

What do scholars receive?