The Student Fellowship in Patient Engagement funds graduate research on patient-centered health care, focusing on education, communication, and shared decision-making, supported by the Society for Public Health Education.
Funder: Society for Public Health Education
Due Dates: Not specified (check program page for current cycle)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 stipend, one-year SOPHE student membership, conference registration
Summary: Supports graduate students advancing patient-centered health care through research and practice in health education or behavioral sciences.
Key Information: Must be a current SOPHE member and a full-time master's or doctoral student.
This fellowship, offered by the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) and supported by the Center for Advancing Health, recognizes, assists, and trains master's or doctoral students to advance patient-centered health care from the perspective of health education or the behavioral sciences. The program honors Dr. Jessie Gruman and encourages innovative projects that enhance patient/family education, improve health literacy and communication, foster cultural humility, and promote shared decision-making. The ultimate aim is to strengthen respectful and ethical engagement between patients, caregivers, and health professionals.