Winston Health Policy Fellowship

Winston Health Policy Fellowship

Details

Learn about the process of health policy development by working directly with policy-makers in both the public and private sectors. The Fellowship provides a monthly stipend and related expenses for a twelve-month period beginning in June.

The David A. Winston Health Policy Fellowship is a unique opportunity in that the program includes systematic exposure to organizations, associations, and coalitions in the private sector, as well as policy development centers in Congress and the Administration. A distinguished Board of Directors has the responsibility of helping assure the quality of the experience.

The Winston Staff and Board of Directors will work with the Fellows to plan the orientation visits to key policy development centers during the first three months of the Fellowship. During the remaining nine months, the Fellows complete a full-time placement that allows them to gain first-hand experience in policymaking and explore current issues in depth. 

ELIGIBILITY 

The David A. Winston Health Policy Fellowship is open to students graduating in the 2017-2018 academic year with a minimum of a master’s degree in any discipline, field, or profession.  

Individuals who do not possess previous health policy experience in Washington, DC will be given preference. 

The Fellowship is open to graduate students in any program, school, or department of a college or university associated with the Fellowship. You will find a complete list of member programs at www.winstonfellowship.org.

Application materials should be submitted directly to the Winston Fellowship by the applicant no later than 5:00 pm Pacific Time on October 19, 2021. There is no limit to the number of individuals that may apply from a single program. The application requires the following:

• A current resume.
• A statement of interest that details your motivation for a career in health policy, a description of what you hope to gain from the Fellowship, and how your experiences and education will complement the David A. Winston Health Policy Fellowship. The statement should not exceed 1,200 words.
• Three letters of recommendation, one from a current faculty member, one from a current or former supervisor, employer, or preceptor, and one from an individual who is knowledgeable about your academic and/or leadership experience.
• Academic transcripts (both undergraduate and graduate). Transcripts may be photocopies and need not be sent through the university. Online grade reports will not be accepted unless sent directly from the registrar. A key to interpret coding on transcripts must accompany transcripts that do not use the A-F grading format.
• A narrative synopsis of your community involvement, including past and current extracurricular and volunteer activities in the community and on campus. The synopsis should not exceed 1,200 words.