Applications for the 2012–13 Harkness Fellowships remain open to individuals from the Netherlands and Canada. The Commonwealth Fund's Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice provide a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals—academic researchers, government policymakers, clinicians, managers, and journalists—to spend up to 12 months in the United States conducting a policy-oriented research study.
Deadlines for receipt of applications are as follows:
- The Netherlands: January 4, 2012.
- Canada: February 14, 2012.
Note that the application process for Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom is now closed.