Scholarship Opportunity
Minority Scholars Program Offers 15 Scholarships to the 2010 ARM
Application Deadline April 1, 2010
AcademyHealth and the Aetna Foundation are pleased to announce the launch
of the Minority Scholars Program, a new initiative that provides support to
scholars from minority populations underrepresented in the field of health
services research (HSR). (For more information on underrepresented
minorities in HSR, see Moore and McGinnis, 2009
(http://www.hsr.org/hsr/abstract.jsp?aid=44206153774))
Who is eligible:
The program specifically targets African American, Hispanic or Latino, and
Native American students and fellows with a demonstrated interest in health
services research or disparities research.
What is included:
The program covers the cost of travel and registration for 15 scholars to
attend the AcademyHealth 2010 Annual Research Meeting (ARM)
(http://www.academyhealth.org/events/content.cfm?ItemNumber=882&navItemNumber=529)
in
Boston, June 27-29, and participate in other ARM activities including a
pre-conference Methods Workshop of the scholars' choice and attendance at
the AcademyHealth Disparities Interest Group Meeting. Opportunities to meet
with leaders in the field and develop mentoring relationships are a key
component of the program.
Learn more:
Visit the scholarships and fellowships
(http://www.academyhealth.org/Training/ResourceDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=2143&navItemNumber=1987)
page of our Web site to learn more about this program and other
opportunities for students and fellows, including the Alice Hersh and PHSR
scholarships also available for the 2010 ARM.
This program is made possible by the generous support of the Aetna
Foundation
(http://www.aetna.com/about-aetna-insurance/aetna-foundation/index.html).