Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholars in Health Policy Research 2010-2011 Call for Applications
Deadline: October 13, 2010
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholars in Health Policy Research program helps to develop a new generation of creative health policy thinkers and researchers within the disciplines of economics, political science and sociology. Each year, the program selects up to nine highly qualified individuals for two-year fellowships at one of three nationally prominent universities with the expectation that they will make important research contributions to future U.S. health policy.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria:
We invite recent graduates of doctoral programs in economics, political science and sociology, including junior faculty, to apply. We will give preference to applicants who have not previously worked extensively in health or health policy research.
* Applicants must have received a doctoral degree after January 1, 2006, but no later than July 2011. For those expecting to receive degrees in 2011, all degree requirements must be completed by July 15, 2011.
* All applicants must be citizens of the United States or its territories or have permanent residency status.
* We embrace racial, ethnic and gender diversity, and encourage applications from candidates who come from groups that historically have been underrepresented in the three disciplines.
* Applicants cannot be related by blood or marriage to any Officer or Trustee of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, or be a descendant of the Foundation’s founder, Robert Wood Johnson. The Officers are the Chairman of the Board of Trustees; President and CEO; Chief of Staff; General Counsel; Secretary; and Assistant Secretary of the Foundation.
Complete selection criteria can be found in the call for applications.
Key Dates:
* October 13, 2010—Deadline for receipt of applications.
* January 10–30, 2011—Finalist interviews.
* Late February 2011—Notification of acceptance.
* August 2011—Entry of scholars into the program at participating universities.
Total Award:
* Up to nine fellowships will be awarded in this grant cycle.
* Scholars will receive stipends of $89,000 each year from their university.
Contact:
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholars in Health Policy Research
Boston University Health Policy Institute
rwjf@bu.edu
Office: (617) 353-9220
http://www.healthpolicyscholars.org
