Deadline:

Oct 22, 2007 - Closed

Program Area:

Building Human Capital

Purpose:

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholars in Health Policy Research program helps develop a new generation of creative health policy thinkers and researchers within the disciplines of economics, political science and sociology. Each year, the program selects up to 12 highly qualified individuals for two-year fellowships at one of three nationally prominent universities, with the expectation that the scholars will make important research contributions to future health policy in the United States.

Program Information:

• Call for Proposals


• Overview (PDF)

Eligibility & Selection Criteria:

Recent graduates of doctoral programs in economics, political science and sociology, including junior faculty, are invited to apply. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously worked extensively in health or health policy research. Applicants must have received a doctoral degree after January 1, 2003, but no later than July 2008. For those expecting to receive degrees in 2008, all degree requirements must be completed by July 15, 2008. 

All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its territories at the time of application deadline. We embrace racial, ethnic and gender diversity in this program and encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Key Dates:

• October 22, 2007—Deadline for receipt of applications.
• January 7–25, 2008—Finalist interviews.
• Late February 2008—Notification of acceptance.
• August 2008—Fellowships begin.

Total Award:

• Up to 12 fellowships will be awarded in this grant cycle.
• Scholars will receive stipends from their university of $83,000 for year one and $86,000 for year two.

Contact:

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholars in Health Policy Research
Boston University Health Policy Institute
rwjf@bu.edu
Office: (617) 353-9220
http://www.healthpolicyscholars.org

Related Materials:

• View National Program Office


• View Program FAQs


• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholars in Health Policy Research Program (Grant Results Reports)