Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice support midcareer professionals conducting comparative health policy research and leadership development to advance policy and system-level change.
Applications for the 2027–28 Harkness Fellowships are now closed, replacing the previously listed June 1–November 1, 2026 application window. The next round is expected to open in summer 2028 for the 2029–30 cohort; the all-country contact has also changed to Molly FitzGerald (mf@cmwf.org).
The Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Health Policy Leadership at Harvard University supports physicians through academic study and leadership development to advance health equity and improve health care delivery.
State Health Policy Fellowship supports health professionals in government placements to inform public health and health care policy, strengthen decision-making, and develop lasting policy leadership skills.
Grants - The Commonwealth Fund supports organizations conducting health care research and projects that improve practice and policy, aiming for more equitable access, quality, and efficiency.
Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program supports health and aging professionals through policy placements, training, and mentoring to turn research and practical experience into policy for older Americans.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows supports midcareer health professionals and behavioral and social scientists through hands-on federal policy experience to connect expertise with policymaking.