The Health Policy Research Scholars program is for those who are:

• Full-time doctoral students who are entering the first or second year of their program.
• From underrepresented populations and/or disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Pursuing a research-focused discipline that can advance a Culture of Health.
• Interested in health policy and interdisciplinary approaches.

• Four-year program; one half-day per week time commitment during the academic year, and from two to four weeks during summers in years one through three on program-related activities.
• No relocation; continue to work from your home institution or community.
• Attend at least one annual gathering (travel funded by the program); participate in policy and leadership development trainings, coursework and mentoring via webinar and other virtual learning technology.
• Annual stipend of up to $30,000 for up to four years; scholars may continue in the program, without the annual stipend, during the fifth year or until completion of their doctoral program, whichever occurs first. Participants are also eligible for a competitive dissertation grant of up to $10,000.

• Confirmation in writing of a faculty mentor (or a provisional mentor) from the university granting your doctoral degree.
• Two letters of support from undergraduate or graduate faculty (one preferably from your home institution faculty mentor).
• Your curriculum vitae (four pages maximum).
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
• Your mentor's curriculum vitae.