Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine
Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine supports early- and mid-career health professionals through mentoring, NAM activities, and cross-sector connections to bring their perspectives to health and medicine challenges.
Funder: National Academy of Medicine
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Nominations open) | December 1, 2026 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to 10 scholars selected annually for 3-year terms
Summary: NAM connects emerging health and medicine leaders with mentorship, leadership experiences, and cross-sector collaboration.
Key Information: A NAM member must submit the nomination; candidates cannot nominate themselves.
Description
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) launched Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine in 2016 to engage exceptional early- and mid-career professionals in biomedical science, population health, health care, health policy, and related fields. Its Victor J. Dzau Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Scholars participate in NAM activities while continuing to work at their primary institutions.
The program offers mentoring by NAM members, connections across sectors and disciplines, and opportunities to contribute emerging leaders’ perspectives to NAM’s work. Scholars may publish Perspectives, take part in National Academies convenings and interest groups, and attend the annual Emerging Leaders Forum, where participants consider interdisciplinary approaches to challenges in health and medicine.
