NAM-CUHK International Health Policy Fellowship
Two-year fellowship for CUHK health policy scholars to conduct research and develop a policy project with the National Academy of Medicine, including residencies in Washington, D.C.
Funder: National Academy of Medicine
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Program fees fully covered; two-year fellowship; additional living/travel support encouraged via outside sources.
Summary: Two-year fellowship for early- to mid-career CUHK health policy scholars to conduct research and engage with the National Academy of Medicine.
Key Information: Only full-time CUHK faculty or affiliates are eligible; one fellow selected biennially.
Description
This international health policy fellowship is a prestigious two-year program jointly administered by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). It is designed for early- to mid-career scholars in fields such as bioethics, medical ethics and law, health policy, economics, and healthcare. The fellowship emphasizes bridging science and policy to address global health challenges. Fellows will participate in health policy research, undertake a 25% time residency in Washington, D.C. (including an intensive three-month period at the National Academies), and complete a policy project relevant to their home country. The fellowship aims to build leadership capacity and foster international collaboration in health policy.
