Current Scholar – Health Policy Research Scholars

Angel Reyes
By Nicole Racovites on October 13, 2021
FOCUSAngel's focus revolves around community involvement for improved civic engagement within marginalized regions in California. At times, low-income neighbor…
Alexis Rowland
By Nicole Racovites on October 13, 2021
FOCUSIn the pursuit of abolishing prisons, Alexis studies prisons, penal policy, and punishment, especially those issues which affect gender…
Alejandra Arrieta
By Nicole Racovites on October 13, 2021
FOCUSAlejandra is committed to researching social determinants of health, with a focus on predictors of gender inequalities in health…
Alec Marcus Hall
By Nicole Racovites on October 13, 2021
FOCUSAlec's passion for research involves developing a school-based integrated model that involves restorative justice and Youth Participatory Action Research…
Adrian C. Williams
By Nicole Racovites on October 13, 2021
FOCUSAdrian’s research interest focuses on the psychobiological mechanisms linking social influences on health outcomes. He is particularly interested in…
Elizabeth Rangel
By Nicole Racovites on September 27, 2021
FOCUSIn order to achieve mental health equity, it is crucial to engage in research that intentionally centers community voices…

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.

Angel Reyes

Alexis Rowland

Alejandra Arrieta

Alec Marcus Hall

Adrian C. Williams

Elizabeth Rangel

The Program at a Glance

Who is Health Policy Research Scholars for?

Applicants must be:

What do scholars receive?