We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2021 Margaret E. Mahoney Fellowships in Health Policy. This program will be conducted remotely, June – August, 2021.

This unique Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for outstanding medical, dental, public health, public policy, and graduate nursing students to conduct summer research projects on early childhood health and development and/or some aspect of health care delivery transformation for vulnerable populations with an emphasis on the policy implications of the research findings. The Fellowship also includes a variety of online leadership development activities and skill building in policy advocacy with opportunities to meet local and national health policy leaders. Fellows will receive a stipend of $6,000 intended to cover living expenses.

Applications are due by Friday, April 16, 2021. This program runs from June – August 2021.

Requirements & Eligibility

  • Applicants must be masters-level students currently enrolled in medical, dental, public health, policy, or graduate nursing schools in the United States (Students graduating in May 2021 are eligible to apply).
  • Applicants must propose a research project and mentor (mentors must be a senior professional in an academic, government, or nonprofit institution in the Greater New York/New Jersey area).
  • Projects should focus on a health policy issue with clear objectives that can be completed over a 10-week period.
  • If selected, Mahoney Fellows are expected to attend all enrichment activities (all activities will be remote).

Please visit our website for additional details