[AcademyHealth](https://academyhealth.org/professional-resources/funding-opportunities/scholarships-fellowships/page/scholarships-fellowships)

March 2, 2026

Complimentary registration to the Annual Research Meeting (ARM) for two student recipients; no direct cash award.

Supports full-time graduate students in health services research or policy with free registration to AcademyHealth’s Annual Research Meeting.

Must be a current student member of AcademyHealth and not a previous recipient of this or select related scholarships.

--- ## Description The Alice S. Hersh Student Scholarship, offered by AcademyHealth, provides complimentary registration to the Annual Research Meeting (ARM) for two selected student members each year. Established to honor Alice S. Hersh, the founding executive director of the Association for Health Services Research, this scholarship aims to foster the professional and educational development of emerging leaders in health services research and policy. Recipients gain access to a premier conference for networking, learning, and career advancement in the field. --- ## Due Dates - March 2, 2026: Application deadline (open through 5:00 p.m. ET) --- ## Funding Amount - Complimentary registration to the Annual Research Meeting (ARM) for two student recipients. - No direct monetary award; registration covers full conference attendance. --- ## Eligibility - Must be a current student member of AcademyHealth. ([Join here](https://academyhealth.org/membership)) - Must be enrolled full-time in a master's or doctoral program at the time of application. - Must not have previously received the AcademyHealth Alice S. Hersh Student Scholarship, the Public Health Systems Research Interest Group Student Scholarship, the Health Equity Scholars Program (formerly Diversity Scholars Program), or the Aetna Foundation Minority Scholars Program. --- ## Application Process - Complete and submit the [online application form](https://academyhealth.confex.com/academyhealth/2026awards/hersh/sessions/). - Required materials: - Current résumé or curriculum vitae. - Signed letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor or work supervisor on official letterhead. The letter should address: - The applicant's potential to contribute to health services research or health policy. - The applicant's demonstrated commitment to their focus area or to the field. - Additional short response questions may include: - Areas of research interest (up to 250 words). - Explanation of barriers to past ARM attendance (if applicable). - Description of how ARM attendance will support academic/professional goals. - If selected, recipients must agree to submit a bio and headshot to AcademyHealth. --- ## Additional Information - The scholarship is highly competitive, with only two recipients selected annually. - Recipients are featured on the AcademyHealth website and gain visibility within the health services research community. - The award does not include travel or lodging expenses; it covers conference registration only. --- ## External Links - [Scholarship Program Page](https://academyhealth.org/page/alice-s-hersh-student-scholarship) - [Application Portal](https://academyhealth.confex.com/academyhealth/2026awards/hersh/sessions/) - [AcademyHealth Membership Information](https://academyhealth.org/membership) - [Current and Past Recipients](http://www.academyhealth.org/node/9506) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Details | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | Scholarship Questions | [scholarships@academyhealth.org](mailto:scholarships@academyhealth.org) | | General Contact | [AcademyHealth Contact Page](https://academyhealth.org/about/contact-us) |

Alice S. Hersh Student Scholarship

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