The Commonwealth Fund
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A fully funded international fellowship for mid-career health policy leaders to conduct research and contribute to health system reforms across the US and their home country, with mentorship from global experts.
The Commonwealth Fund Harkness Fellowship in Health Care Policy and Practice is a prestigious international fellowship for mid-career health policy and practice leaders from nine countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, and United Kingdom). Administered by The Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation focused on high-performing health care systems, the fellowship supports professionals conducting policy-oriented research projects relevant to both the United States and their home country. Fellows spend the 2027–2028 period developing and implementing research addressing pressing health policy challenges, engaging with leading experts, and contributing to meaningful policy reforms across areas including insurance coverage, access, quality, efficiency, and health equity. What you get • Conduct high-impact policy-oriented research project relevant to US and home country • Access to leading policymakers, researchers, academics, clinicians, and health care executives globally • Leadership development and preparation for senior roles in health policy • Membership in distinguished global network of Harkness alumni and health policy experts • Research designed to contribute to policy discussions and system-level improvements • Comparative learning between United States and participating countries to identify transferable solutions How to apply 1. Create a Harkness Fellowship Portal account 2. Log in to the Harkness Fellowship Portal 3. Select 'New User' if creating account for first time 4. Complete all required registration fields 5. Choose 'Harkness Fellowship Applicant' 6. Complete and submit online application with all required documents before November 1, 2026
• Must be established resident of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, or United Kingdom • Must be eligible to receive a J-1 Research Scholar Visa • Must be committed to continuing career in country of application • Mid-career professional with significant accomplishments in health policy or health care practice • Strong expertise in health policy issues and demonstrated evidence of influencing policy or practice • Experience conducting research, policy analysis, or health system leadership activities • Educational background and professional experience sufficient to complete proposed project • Submit Statement of Professional Objectives • Submit current Curriculum Vitae (CV) • Submit Preliminary Project Proposal (up to 5 pages excluding references) addressing significant health policy issue relevant to both US and home country • Submit three letters of reference: one Institutional/Organizational Reference and two Professional References • Submit three work samples (journal articles, research papers, policy reports, technical reports, or published articles)