Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice
A year-long US-based fellowship for mid-career UK professionals to conduct health care policy research with leading experts, focusing on improving access, quality, efficiency, and equity in health care.
Funder: Health Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026: Application deadline for 2027–28 Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice (UK applicants)
Funding Amounts: Approx. USD 8,000/month stipend, plus research funding, airfare, relocation, health insurance, and family supplement; up to 12 months in the US.
Summary: A year-long fellowship for mid-career UK professionals to research and advance health care policy in the US with top mentors and institutions.
Description
The Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice provide mid-career professionals from the UK with the opportunity to spend up to 12 months in the United States. Fellows work with leading experts at renowned institutions, conducting research aligned with the Commonwealth Fund’s mission to improve health care access, quality, and efficiency—especially for vulnerable populations. The program emphasizes leadership development, international collaboration, and the dissemination of research findings through publications and policy engagement. Alumni frequently move into senior roles in academia, government, and health care organizations.
