Deadline:

Nov 16, 2007 - Closed

Program Area:

Building Human Capital

Purpose:

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows program provides the nation’s most comprehensive experience at the nexus of health science, policy and politics in Washington, D.C. The fellowship is an outstanding opportunity for exceptional midcareer health professionals and behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health care policy to experience and participate in the policy process at the federal level and to use that leadership experience to improve health, health care and health policy.

Program Information:

• Call for Proposals


• Overview (PDF)

Eligibility & Selection Criteria:

Exceptional candidates from academic faculties and nonprofit health care organizations are encouraged to apply. Applicants may have backgrounds in the following disciplines: allied health professions; biomedical sciences; dentistry; economics or other social sciences; health services organization and administration; medicine; nursing; public health; or social and behavioral health. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its territories at the time of application.

Fellows will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Professional achievements.
• Potential for leadership in health policy.
• Potential for future growth and career advancement.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Individual plans for incorporating the fellowship experience into specific career goals.

Key Dates:

• November 16, 2007—Deadline for receipt of applications.
• January 17, 2008—Selection of semifinalists.
• February 6, 2008—Board interviews of semifinalists and announcement of selections.

Total Award:

Up to 10 grants of $165,000 will be made in 2008. Each fellow will receive up to $94,000 for the Washington stay (September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2009) plus fringe benefits corresponding to the level of salary support. Continued pre-approved leadership development activities may be conducted with remaining funds within the 20 to 24 months following the Washington year. Total support for the fellowship may not exceed $165,000. Fellows will receive an additional allowance for relocation subject to limitations provided in detail in a separate document.

Contact:

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows
mmichnich@nas.edu
Office: (202) 334-1506
http://www.healthpolicyfellows.org

Related Materials:

• View National Program Office


• View Program FAQs


• Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellows Program (Grant Results Reports)