Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program 2026-2027

📝 About the Program

The Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program offers a unique opportunity for professionals in health and aging to gain the experience and skills necessary to contribute positively to the development and implementation of health policies affecting older Americans.

🎁 Benefits of the Program

Residential Fellows (Full-Time)

• Stipend: Up to $70,000, depending on career stage and level of institutional support.
• Relocation Budget: Up to $4,500 for residential fellows.
• Health Benefits: Up to $400/month if not provided by another source.
• Note: The program does not cover employment taxes, retirement savings, or cost-of-living adjustments.

Residential fellows are expected to live in Washington, DC, from mid-October through September of the fellowship year unless otherwise agreed.

Non-Residential Fellows (Part-Time)

• Travel Reimbursement: All travel to required events in Washington, DC, will be reimbursed by the National Program Office.
• Stipend: Up to $15,000 on a limited basis for those unable to secure full institutional support. Priority is given to early-career professionals.
• Placement-Related Travel Support: Up to $10,000.
• Note: Non-residential fellows must secure employer/organizational support to:
  1. Fully participate in all mandatory events and activities, including a six-week orientation in Washington, DC.
  2. Commit 20% of their time to their fellowship placement.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Open to applicants at all career stages, but primarily designed for individuals with significant career experience in health and aging fields.
• Not Eligible: Individuals who have only completed an undergraduate degree without further training or experience.
• Interdisciplinary Focus: Past fellows have included professionals such as physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, dieticians, healthcare administrators, epidemiologists, economists, and lawyers.
• Commitment: Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to health and aging issues and articulate how the program aligns with their career goals.
• Residency: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with career plans to continue working in the U.S. after the fellowship.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 16 March, 2026
• To apply, visit the Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program Application Portal.

🌐 Additional Information

For more details about the program, visit the Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program website.

This program provides an excellent opportunity to advance your career in health and aging policy while making a meaningful impact on the lives of older Americans. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• The program will provide a stipend of up to $70,000 depending upon career stage and level of institutional support for residential fellows.
• A relocation budget will be provided for residential fellows up to a maximum of $4,500.
• Health benefits are available to full-time residential fellows, if not provided by another source, up to a maximum of $400/month.
• All travel to required events in Washington DC will be reimbursed for non-residential fellows.
• Stipends of up to $15,000 are available on a limited basis for non-residential fellows unable to secure full institutional support.
• Placement-related travel support is available for non-residential fellows, up to a maximum of $10,000.