Aspen Global Innovators Group
Aspen Institute's Healthy Communities Fellowship empowers U.S. community leaders with training, mentorship, and networking to advance health equity and innovative local solutions.
Funder: Aspen Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Healthy Communities Fellowship nominations close (submission deadline) (projected)
Funding Amounts: No stipend; all fellowship-related travel and program costs are covered.
Summary: Fellowship for U.S.-based community leaders advancing health equity and justice through tailored leadership development and advocacy training.
Key Information: No direct monetary award; fellows must commit to in-person convenings and regular program participation.
Description
The Healthy Communities Fellowship, part of the Aspen Global Innovators Group, invests in community-based leaders across the United States who are driving innovative solutions for healthier, more equitable communities. Fellows receive individualized training in communications, advocacy, and leadership, as well as opportunities for mentorship and network-building with local and global peers. The program emphasizes lived experience, equity, and the amplification of voices from those closest to community health challenges.
