Eligibility
To be eligible for the ENLIGHTEN program, candidates must:
- Be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents.
- Hold an MD or PhD degree in a health, biomedical, or social science closely related to epidemiology, global health, health services, psychology, or neuropsychology.
- MD candidates must have completed residency in neurology or a neurology-allied field by the fellowship start date.
Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A one-page personal statement describing the reason for seeking research training in health equity and their specific interests within ENLIGHTEN.
- Transcripts for undergraduate and graduate education.
- A letter of support from a minimum of one committed ENLIGHTEN faculty mentor.
- A letter of recommendation from the most recent direct supervisor.
Application Process
- Complete this online application.
- Selected applicants for an interview will be asked to submit a specific aims page and a career development plan for a research proposal to be developed during the program.
Deadline
Applications are due by December 31, 2024. Accepted fellows will be notified by the beginning of 2025.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information, contact Dr. Bruce Ovbiagele or Dr. Felicia Chow, Co-Directors of the program, or email us at [email protected]