NAM Fellowship to Advance State Health Policy
This fellowship offers early-career academics hands-on research and mentorship in state health policy through direct participation in National Academies studies.
Funder: National Academy of Medicine
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027: Call for nominations opens (projected) | June 2027: Nomination packet deadline at 3:00pm ET (projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 flexible research grant over two years; award is not a salary offset and has no indirect costs.
Summary: Supports early-career academics in state health policy with hands-on experience in National Academies health studies and professional development.
Description
The fellowship provides early-career academic professionals with a focus on state health policy the opportunity to participate directly in evidence-based health care and public health studies conducted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Fellows gain hands-on experience in shaping health policy at the state level, network with leading experts, and receive mentorship from a National Academy of Medicine (NAM) member. The program is designed to advance the fellow’s professional and academic career and to foster leadership in state health policy.
