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Funder Type
Corporate Foundation
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IT Classification
C - Funds little to no technology
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Authority
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Summary
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows program provides the nation's most comprehensive learning experience at the nexus of health, science, and policy in Washington, D.C.
The program seeks outstanding mid-career health professionals, behavioral/social scientists, and others with an interest in health and health policy. The fellowship requires a full-time commitment with a minimum 12-month residence in Washington, D.C., which prepares individuals to influence the future of health and health care in the nation.
History of Funding
Information regarding previous fellows can be viewed: https://healthpolicyfellows.org/alumni/
Additional Information
Fellowship placements generally begin no later than January 31. During these assignments, fellows are full-time, contributing participants in the policy process with members of Congress, a congressional committee, or in the executive branch. Solely under the supervision of the office in which they are placed, fellows typically will:
- Help develop legislative or regulatory proposals;
- Organize hearings, briefings, and stakeholder meetings;
- Meet with constituents;
- Brief legislators or senior administration officials on a range of health issues; and
- Provide staff support for House-Senate conferences.
Fellowship assignments are supplemented throughout the year by nonpartisan seminars and group discussions on contemporary federal policy topics, as well as media/strategic communications training and leadership development activities. Fellows are asked to prepare a formal presentation on a health policy issue with which they have been engaged. Fellows also take part in NAM meetings and other health policy organizations, as well as in cultural and social functions.
Eligibility Details
Exceptional mid-career professionals from academic faculties; government (including military; U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs; U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps; and state offices who are not considered government officials under Section 4946 of the Internal Revenue Code);* and nonprofit health organizations, who are interested in experiencing the health policy process at the federal level, are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must have earned an advanced degree in one of the following disciplines: medicine; nursing; public health; allied health professions; biomedical sciences; dentistry; economics or other social sciences; health services organization and administration; social and behavioral health; or health law.
Applicants whose official job description or responsibilities are primarily government relations or advocacy are not eligible to apply.
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, or permanent residents at the time of application. Because the RWJF Health Policy Fellows are placed in assignments in the federal government, changes in federal policy or law may necessitate that RWJF consider adjustments in eligibility and grant terms, as well as placements in the program.
Additionally, individual candidates for receipt of award funds cannot be related by blood or marriage to any Officer** or Trustee of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, or be a descendant of its founder, Robert Wood Johnson.
Deadline Details
Key Dates & Deadlines
- September 6, 2024 (2 p.m. ET), September 18 (11 a.m. ET), October 9, 2024 (11 a.m. ET), October 24, 2024 (1 p.m. ET): Optional applicant web conference calls. Registration is required. Please visit the program's website for complete details and to register.
- November 3, 2024 (3 p.m. ET): Deadline for receipt of three reference letters.
- November 5, 2024 (3 p.m. ET): Deadline for receipt of preliminary applications.
- Mid-January 2025: Selection of finalists.
- Mid-February 2025: Deadline for receipt of full applications.
- Mid/late February 2025: Finalist interviews with advisory board.
- Late February 2025: Selection and notification.
- September 1, 2025: Start of fellowships.
Award Details
Under Track 1, the RWJF grants up to $175,000 directly to the institution named as the sponsoring institution. During the first 12 months (September 1 through August 31 of the following year), fellowship funds of up to $160,000 in salary (inclusive of corresponding fringe benefits or COBRA/optional health insurance costs) is available. The sponsoring institution may supplement the fellowship funds. Under Track 2, the NAM administers the award for applicants without a sponsoring institution. A fellow under Track 2 will receive a stipend of up to $160,000 divided equally into 12 monthly payments and may request enrollment in an optional health insurance program. The stipend and health insurance payments are subtracted from the total award of $175,000
The requested amount for salary cannot be higher than your current salary. Indirect costs are not allowable for this fellowship and will not be paid. Funding for computers, laptops, printers, PDAs or other equipment is not allowable. If grantees fail to meet the RWJF requirements for the submission of annual and final reports, as well as timely notification of changes to budget or fellowship plans, there could be a delay in funding
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