Professional fellowship
RWJF Health Policy Fellows
Bring health expertise into federal policymaking through an immersive year of legislative or executive branch experience and leadership development.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · National Academy of Medicine
Applications open
The opportunity
Mid-career health professionals develop policy skills through orientation, seminars and a placement with a congressional office, committee or the executive branch. Fellows contribute to policy proposals, legislation, briefings and stakeholder conversations.
Who it is for
Applicants need an advanced degree and deep health-related expertise, and must meet the program’s citizenship and employment criteria. Professionals whose primary responsibilities are government relations or advocacy are not eligible. Review the complete eligibility rules before applying.
Funding and commitment
The organizer lists a $175,000 stipend across two years, with up to $160,000 available during the first residential year. The fellowship requires a full-time commitment in Washington, DC.
Application details
Applications for the 2027–28 cohort are open.