A unique opportunity for individuals who are committed to advancing health care policy and practice to spend a year in the United States conducting internationally comparative research with mentorship from leading U.S. experts.
Alongside their research, Fellows engage in a series of leadership development activities, gain an in-depth understanding of the U.S. health care system and policy landscape, and build a robust network for cross-national exchange and collaboration.
As this award is co-funded in the UK by the NIHR and The Health Foundation, successful applicants will also become a member of the NIHR Academy.
Applicants must show significant promise as a policy-oriented health care leader (with a track record of informing health policy through research, policy analysis, care delivery, or clinical leadership), and must be committed to continuing their career in the country from which they are applying.
The fellowship award provides:
- Dedicated research funding and a monthly living stipend (US$8,000).
- Round-trip airfare.
- Support for relocation.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Payment of U.S. federal and state withholding taxes.
An additional family supplement is provided to Fellows accompanied by a partner and/or children under the age of 18.
Any questions about whether your career path fits with the programme should be emailed to academy-awards@nihr.ac.uk.
Further details, including full eligibility criteria, FAQs and information about the Harkness Fellow experience, can be found here.
Deadline: 1 November 2024