[Jobs] Fellowship Opportunity: NCHS /AcademyHealth Seeking Health Policy Fellow

[Leora Lawton]

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Call for Applications: 

2013 NCHS/AcademyHealth Health Policy Fellowship

Gain Direct Access to NCHS Data Sets and Resources
                                      
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for
Health Statistics (NCHS) and AcademyHealth are seeking applications for
their 2013 Health Policy Fellowship.

FELLOWSHIP GOALS
The aim of the fellowship is to foster collaboration between NCHS staff and
visiting scholars. The fellowship allows scholars to conduct new and
innovative analyses and participate in developmental and health policy
activities related to the design and content of future NCHS surveys and
offers access to the data resources provided by the CDC.

Pre-doctoral scholars will have the opportunity to:
-Gain access to funding and resources to work on their dissertation research
project;
-Share their experiences by preparing a report on the approach and
methodology used for the project and experience using NCHS data systems; and
-Work with NCHS staff on collaborative projects of mutual interest.

Post-doctoral scholars and senior investigators will be afforded:
-Time and funding to conduct their research, leading to the publication of
at least one journal article or NCHS publication; and
-Opportunities to collaborate with NCHS staff on projects of mutual
interest, including participation in analytic or methodological development
of projects leading to publications.

WHO SHOULD APPLY
Applicants may be at any stage in their careers--from doctoral students to
senior investigators. Doctoral students must have completed course work and
be at the dissertation phase of their program. Interested applicants are
strongly encouraged to complete the statement of interest form
http://www.academyhealth.org/Applications/Forms/FormDisplay.cfm?FormID=41229
prior to submitting their applications. 

REQUIRED TRAINING
Applicants must demonstrate training and/or experience in health services
research and methodology, reflecting disciplines such as:
-Public Health
-Public Administration
-Economics
-Sociology
-Health Care Administration
-Behavioral Sciences

LOCATION AND COMPENSATION
The entirety of the fellowship must be completed at the NCHS headquarters in
Hyattsville, Md. Fellows receive a salary commensurate with qualifications
and experience. For details, view the FAQ page of the fellowship website:
http://www.academyhealth.org/Training/content.cfm?ItemNumber=2173
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To learn more about the fellowship, review application requirements, or view
past fellows' profiles, visit www.academyhealth.org/nchs 

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