The AcademyHealth Health Equity Scholars Program (formerly the Diversity Scholars Program) aims to support the professional development of underrepresented groups in the field of health services research. The application period for the 2024 ARM is now closed.
The Health Equity Scholars Program application period for the 2024 ARM is now closed.
The AcademyHealth Health Equity Scholars Program provides registration support for up to ten scholars to attend the Annual Research Meeting (ARM). The goal of the Program is to support the professional development of underrepresented groups in the field of health services research. Mentoring is a core component of the Program.
There is a special slot in the Health Equity Scholars Program specifically for Nursing! Find more information about the Policy and Politics in Nursing Scholarship here.
Eligibility Requirements:
Application Instructions:
To apply, applicants must upload and submit the following materials to the online application system:
*Applicants must be from historically marginalized backgrounds and be able to describe how their background, identity, or lived experiences have positioned them to contribute to the goals of the program. Examples of marginalized backgrounds include, but are not limited to, first-generation college graduates; individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals from communities of color; and individuals with disabilities. These examples are illustrative but not exhaustive. If an applicant is applying because they have a marginalized background not listed above, the applicant must clearly describe how they meet the eligibility criteria in the application form.
**Due to program requirements, applicants who are not U.S. citizens are not eligible to apply.
If you need additional assistance for scholarship related questions, please contact us here.
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