Deadline: 21 February 2018
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is seeking applications for its Culture of Health Leaders program that will develop a large group of leaders from diverse sectors (e.g., for-profit/business, government, nonprofit, social enterprise) to work with organizations, communities, health systems, and policymakers to build a Culture of Health in America.
Within each of these sectors, leaders focused on technology, education, housing, transportation, business, the arts, and many other disciplines and focus areas play key roles in building a Culture of Health. The program welcomes applications from individuals who are highly motivated and ready to lead and collaborate within and across sectors.
Award Information
- The program will select up to 40 leaders for the 2018 cohort.
- Each leader will have access to a stipend of up to $20,000 per year for three years (total of up to $60,000).
- Additional tools and resources, including funding of up to $35,000, may be available for year 3 project-related activities.
- Leaders may also be eligible to receive additional support, if needed, to facilitate their participation in the program.
Eligibility Criteria
- The program is open to individuals from a variety of disciplines—such as technology; the arts; public policy; business; community development and planning; education; transportation; public health; health care; and others—who are committed to working with organizations, communities, health systems, and policymakers to build a Culture of Health in America.
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old as of September 1, 2018.
- Federal, state, tribal and local government employees who are not considered government official under Section 4946 of the Internal Revenue Code are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or individuals granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services at the time of application. Changes in federal policy or law may necessitate that we consider adjustments in eligibility and grant terms.
- Individuals whose official job description or responsibilities are primarily government relations are not eligible to apply.
- Individual candidates for receipt of award funds cannot be related by blood or marriage to any Officer or Trustee of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, or be a descendant of its founder, Robert Wood Johnson.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit Culture of Health Leaders.