Funder: The Commonwealth Fund
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2028 (Application and reference letters)
Funding Amounts: USD 8,500 monthly living stipend plus research funding and other support; 10–12 months in the United States
Summary: Supports midcareer professionals conducting internationally comparative health policy research in the United States with expert mentorship and leadership development.
Key Information: Applicants must reside in a participating country, qualify for a J-1 Research Scholar visa, and commit to continuing their career in their home country.
Description
The Commonwealth Fund’s Harkness Fellowships support midcareer professionals committed to advancing health policy and practice through internationally comparative work. Fellows spend a year in the United States conducting a policy-oriented project with mentorship from leading U.S. experts. Priority areas include health insurance coverage, access to care, quality and efficiency of care delivery, and health equity.
Alongside their research, fellows participate in leadership development activities, deepen their understanding of the U.S. health care system and policy landscape, and build lasting international relationships. Projects must be relevant to both the United States and the fellow’s home country and aim to create policy or system-level change. The program combines research, international learning, and sustained exchange to support fellows’ influence on health policy and practice.
