Thank you for your interest in Health Policy Research Scholars. Applications will open for our leadership program on January 13, 2021. To determine if this is the right program for you, please take our short interest quiz.
View our fact sheetto learn more about eligibility requirements and program benefits. On Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 at 1 pm ET we will host a webinar with information about how to apply to the program. You can sign up for the webinar here: https://bit.ly/3fA356m.
We also encourage you to sign up for our email list to learn what application items you can prepare in advance, to get updates on the application process and deadlines, and to hear about the important work scholars and alumni are doing. You can also learn more about the eligibility requirements of our program.
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 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 dissertation grant of up to $10,000.
Membership in a network of scholars and alumni for research and advocacy collaborations.