Posted on September 27, 2012
Deadline: November 14, 2012

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows Program Announces Call for Applications

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows program is designed to provide a comprehensive fellowship experience at the nexus of health science, policy, and politics in Washington, D.C.

The program provides an outstanding opportunity for exceptional midcareer health professionals and behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health and healthcare policy. Fellows participate in the policy process at the federal level and use that leadership experience to improve health, health care, and health policy.

Exceptional candidates from academic faculties and nonprofit healthcare organizations are encouraged to apply. Applicants may have backgrounds in the disciplines of allied health professions, biomedical sciences, dentistry, economics or other social sciences, health services organization and administration, medicine, nursing, public health, social and behavioral health, or health law. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Up to six grants of up to $165,000 will be made in 2013. Each fellow will receive up to $94,000 for the Washington stay (September 1, 2013, through August 31, 2014) in salary, plus fringe benefits or a fellowship stipend.

Please note: The deadline for receipt of reference letters is November 7, 2012. The application deadline is November 14, 2012.

The complete call for applications and application instructions are available at the RWJF Web site.

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Link to Complete RFP

Primary Subject: Health
Geographic Funding Area: National

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