2015-2016 Mongan Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Minority Health Policy, USA

Harvard University

Applications are invited for Mongan Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Minority Health Policy. It is a one-year full-time academic degree-granting program designed to create physician-leaders. Fellows complete academic work leading to a Master of Public Health degree at the Harvard School of Public Health or a Master of Public Administration degree at the Harvard Kennedy School with prior MPH. Each fellowship provides $60,000 one-year stipend, full tuition, health insurance, books, travel and related program expenses, including financial assistance for a practicum project. The application deadline is December 15, 2014.

Study Subject(s):

Program offers intensive study in health policy, public health, and management for physicians committed to transforming delivery systems for vulnerable populations. Fellows complete academic work leading to a Master of Public Health degree at the Harvard School of Public Health or a Master of Public Administration degree at the Harvard Kennedy School with prior MPH.

Course Level:

It is a one-year full-time academic degree-granting program.

Scholarship Provider:

Harvard University (through the support of the Commonwealth Fund)

Scholarship can be taken at:

 USA

Eligibility:

-Physicians, who have completed residency, either BE/BC in the U.S. Additional experience beyond residency, such as chief residency, is preferred.

-Experience or interest in addressing and improving the health needs of vulnerable populations as well as in advancing system change in ways that improve the health for all populations, but with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations.

-Strong evidence of leadership experience or potential, especially as related to community efforts, quality improvement, transformation of health care delivery systems, and/or health policy.

-Intention to pursue a career in policy, health care delivery management, public service, and/or academia.

-U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

US citizens and residents can apply for the Mongan Commonwealth Fund Fellowship.

Number of award(s):

Up to five fellowships will be awarded per year.

Duration of award(s):

Duration of fellowship is one year beginning July 1, at the start of the summer session of the Harvard School of Public Health..

What does it cover?

Each fellowship provides $60,000 one-year stipend, full tuition, health insurance, books, travel, and related program expenses, including financial assistance for a practicum project.

Selection Criteria:

Applications will be reviewed for:

-academic and training qualifications

-commitment to a multicultural perspective in program planning, program implementation, and policy analysis

-experience in projects devoted to increasing quality care and access and improving the capacity of the health care system to address health needs of minority, disadvantaged and vulnerable populations

-evidence of leadership potential

Notification:

Notification of 2015-16 Fellowship will be given in March 16, 2015.

How to Apply:

Applications should be submitted online.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is December 15, 2014.