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. Applications are now closed.
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 underrepresented groups in health services research, and mentoring is a core component.
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.
Eligibility Requirements:
Application Instructions:
To apply, applicants must upload and submit the following materials to the online application system:
*Applicants should demonstrate how their unique perspectives, experiences, or challenges have shaped their ability to contribute to the program's goals. We encourage applications from individuals who have faced systemic barriers to access and opportunity in education or professional settings. Examples of such backgrounds may include but are not limited to being the first in their family to graduate from college, growing up in an underserved community, navigating economic hardship, or overcoming significant personal or societal obstacles. These examples are illustrative, not exhaustive, and applicants are encouraged to share their own experiences in the application.
**Due to program requirements, applicants who are not U.S. citizens are not eligible to apply.
If you need additional assistance with scholarship questions, please contact us here.
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