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Since its inception, the CHRT Health Policy Fellowship has been dedicated to cultivating the next generation of health policy leaders. Launched in 2012, the fellowship provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities that equip professionals from diverse fields to impact policy decisions at local, state, and national levels. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, the program connects fellows to experts and policymakers across Michigan and beyond.

The fellowship is ideal for individuals who are involved in shaping or influencing health policy, or who wish to become involved. Specifically, CHRT seeks applicants from three key sectors: policymakers, researchers, and nonprofit leaders. 

• Policymakers who participate in the program gain a more robust understanding of the nuances of healthcare systems and evidence-based practices. 
• Researchers learn how and where their findings can be applied. 
• Nonprofit leaders, meanwhile, develop the strategic insight needed to guide their organizations toward evidence-based practices within an ever-evolving policy environment. 

Each fellow benefits from the cross-sector exchange of ideas, broadening their perspectives and building networks that can drive meaningful change long after the fellowship ends.

During the fellowship, participants attend seminars led by experts in health policy, participate in site visits to key health organizations, and collaborate with their cohort on policy projects. This immersive approach enables fellows to apply their new knowledge in real-world scenarios, directly influencing the health policy landscape.

If you or someone you know could benefit from this opportunity, we encourage you to spread the word. The fellowship is a significant step for those looking to make a lasting impact in health policy, and thus in the health of our communities overall.

For more information and to apply for the upcoming class, contact Holly Quivera Teague at hquivera@umich.edu