Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine
The National Academy of Medicine’s Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine program advances early-career innovators in biomedical science and health through mentorship, collaboration, and national leadership opportunities.
Funder: National Academy of Medicine
Due Dates: October 30, 2026 (Nomination) | December 1, 2026 (Scholars program)
Funding Amounts: No direct financial award; up to 10 scholars selected annually for 3-year terms with extensive mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities.
Summary: Recognizes and connects outstanding early- to mid-career professionals in health and medicine with mentorship and leadership development through the National Academy of Medicine.
Description
The National Academy of Medicine’s Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Program is designed to engage and elevate exceptional early- and mid-career professionals who are making significant contributions in biomedical science, health care, population health, and health policy. The program offers a unique, three-year appointment as a Victor J. Dzau Emerging Leader in Health and Medicine Scholar, providing access to mentorship from NAM members, opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, participation in Academy activities, and a national platform to help shape the future of health and medicine. Scholars remain at their home institutions while participating in the program, which aims to infuse new perspectives and expertise into NAM’s work and strengthen the broader health and medicine community.
