Randall Lewis Health & Policy
Fellowship Application

Randall Lewis Health & Policy Fellowship Application

About the Fellowship — What You Need to Know

Applications will be accepted from April 15 until June 30, 2025.

Who can apply?

The Randall Lewis Health & Policy Fellowship is a prestigious and competitive fellowship for master and doctoral level students interested in health policy and related disciplines.

We Accept Applications for MPH, MHA, MBA MPP, MUP, Data Science and, Doctoral Fellows!

Criteria to apply?

Criteria for successful applicants:

  • Enrollment in a participating university. Participating universities are listed on the website.
  • Registration in a practicum/internship course or related academic coursework within the university.
  • Interest in helping create healthier communities.
  • Willingness to collaborate with others, learn from their mistakes, and translate theory into practice

What type of training
will I receive?

The purpose of the Randall Lewis Health & Policy Fellowship program is to ensure the development of public health and health administration, health policy, urban planning, and data professionals who possess the necessary skills to influence positive change in public policy, systems, and the built environment in our local communities.

Who are your partners?

The Fellowship is a collaboration between participating cities, agencies, businesses, health systems, local not-for-profits, county departments of public health and universities.

How are fellows matched to a hosting site?

Each fellow is matched according to skill sets needed by the hosting city, agency or business and the fellow’s interests and training.

What is the length of the fellowship program?

The fellowship is an 8-month (400-hour) commitment beginning in September through May.

When should I apply for the fellowship program?

Applications will be accepted from April 15 until June 30, 2025. Applicants are interviewed in the order their applications are received. If you have questions, please inquire at jaynieboren@HC2strategies.com

Is there financial support during the fellowship?

A stipend is paid to the fellows upon completion of hours, projects, and final deliverables.

What are the expectations of the fellowship?

All fellows are expected to complete the following over the course of their fellowship year:

  • Participate in an orientation session.
  • Attend Fellowship meetings and trainings. Fellows meet as a group at least 6 times during the fellowship. We offer our fellows GIS training, mentoring, coaching, resume and interview preparation and much more during the learning session. It is also a great opportunity to network with other fellows all over southern California. These sessions require travel within the Southern California region. Some sessions may be conducted over zoom meetings.
  • Submit a Scope of Work developed in conjunction with their site preceptor.
  • Prepare a poster for presentation and a two-page handout.
  • Attend a minimum of two external professional meetings, workshops or conferences per fellowship year.
  • Attend the annual Fellowship Forum & Poster session. Fellows will present their work at an annual poster session and professional networking event held in late April each year.
  • Submission of a final narrative detailing the fellow’s experience and impact (approximately 1000 words).

Begin Application Process 2025

Randall Lewis Fellowship Student Application

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