Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholars in Health Policy Research
PrintThe Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholars in Health Policy Research program is a two-year fellowship targeted to outstanding new PhDs in economics, political science and sociology. The program aims to advance these individuals’ involvement in health policy research so that, while pursuing careers within their disciplines, they will also make important research contributions to future health policy in the United States.
Fellows receive stipends from their universities of $89,000 for each of their two years in the program. During this time, fellows will be free of teaching, consulting and administrative responsibilities. Up to nine fellows are based at three nationally prominent universities: Harvard University, the University of California at Berkeley (in collaboration with the University of California at San Francisco) and the University of Michigan.
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Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Have received a doctoral degree in economics, political science or sociology during the time period noted below. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously worked extensively in the areas of health or health policy research.
- Applicants must have received a doctoral degree after January 1, 2008, but no later than July 2013. For those expecting to receive degrees in 2013, all degree requirements must be completed by July 16, 2013.
- Be citizens of the United States or its territories or have permanent residency status at the time of application to the program.
The next call for applications will be released in fall 2012.
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Scholar Testimonials
The Scholars in Health Policy Research program has provided invaluable assistance in expanding my research agenda into more applied areas. The program has given me access to researchers and former scholars working on health policy, which has provided an opportunity to explore the ways that my interests in political participation are relevant to the world of health policy. This has made my research more relevant, and expanded the audience for my work.