Excellence in Mentorship of Under-Represented Groups Fellowship
Description
The Excellence in Mentorship of Under-Represented Groups (EMURG) for Health Equity Leaders Fellowship Program is a 12-month fellowship program funded by the Office of Minority Health that supports federal public health careers and professional development to eliminate health disparities. This program provides students in a master’s degree or doctoral program, with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale, with placement in one of the Department of Health and Human Services Agencies. The EMURG program will help increase the fellow’s understanding of and ability to address the social and political determinants of health disparities through ongoing learning and mentorship experiences. A stipend is provided by Kennedy Krieger Institute and is based on federal rates for academic level. Housing and round-trip travel is available for out-of-state participants.
Applications for the EMURG Fellowship open October 7th, 2024 and are due on or before January 31, 2025.
Eligibility
- Candidate must be enrolled in a master's or doctoral program or must have completed a master's or doctoral degree in the 12 months before orientation begins (last week of May).
- Candidate must have a 3.0 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale.
- Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national or a U.S. permanent resident.
- Candidate must commit to participating in program activities for the EMURG Fellowship for the length of the program (Full-time/40 hours per week).
- Candidate must be interested in reducing health disparities and a leadership career in the federal government
How to Apply: Learn more -Visit https://www.kennedykrieger.org/training/programs/center-for-diversity-in-public-health-leadership-training/EMURG