The deadline for receipt of applications for the 2013-14 fellowship is August 15, 2012.

All candidates must complete a formal application, including: 

• an applicant summary sheet;
• statement of professional objectives;
• preliminary research proposal for a policy-oriented research project that fits within the program's priority areas;
• curriculum vitae;
• institutional letter of reference from the director of the applicant's institution or organization;
• two other professional references from senior health policymakers, managers, or researchers who can comment on the applicant's past work and the potential contribution of his or her proposed project; and
• samples of up to 3 published articles or reports.

For further questions regarding eligibility, the research proposal, or the application process, please contact: