The AcademyHealth Health Equity Scholars Program (formerly the Diversity Scholars Program) aims to support individuals with a demonstrated interest or expertise in the study of health equity issues. Applications are now closed.
AcademyHealth Staff with some of the 2024 Scholars.
The 2025 Health Equity Scholars Program application period is closed.
The AcademyHealth Health Equity Scholars Program provides registration support for up to ten scholars to attend the Annual Research Meeting (ARM). The program aims to support the professional development of individuals with a demonstrated interest or expertise in the study of health equity issues, including understanding the causes and interventions to address gaps in care quality, cost, and access. Mentoring is a core component of this program.
There is a special slot in the Health Equity Scholars Program specifically for Nursing. More information about the Policy and Politics in Nursing Scholarship is here.
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University of Illinois Chicago’s College of Nursing
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Scholarship Information
Eligibility Requirements:
Current full-time or part-time, graduate-level students; post-doctoral fellows; or clinical fellows.
A demonstrated interest or expertise in the study of health equity issues, including understanding the causes and interventions to address gaps in care quality, cost, and access.
Availability to attend the ARM on the specified dates.
U.S. Citizen.*
Application Instructions:
To apply, applicants must upload and submit the following materials to the online application system:
A completed online application form, including in the submission:
Current Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Interest (500 words max). The essay should address your personal learning objectives, demonstrated interest in the field of HSR, health systems research, and/or research into gaps in health, health care access, and outcomes; and past or current research/work related to HSR. The essay should also clearly connect your stated learning objectives and professional goals and your interest in being a scholar. We strongly suggest you write the essay in a Word document and then copy and paste it into the form.
Supporting documentation, including:
If applicable, documentation of student status (e.g., scanned copy of student ID, departmental letter)
A signed letter of recommendation from your faculty advisor or work supervisor on official letterhead