Disability Policy Research Fellowship
Northwestern University is now accepting applications for the Post-Doctoral Fellowship on Disability Policy Research (DPR).
The Fellowship provides experiential training, knowledge, and skills in disability policy research with the aim of developing a cohort of experts capable of developing and advancing policies to improve the lives of persons with disabilities.
The one- or two-year fellowship provides doctorally prepared (e.g., MDs and PhDs) trainees with:
- Mentoring
- Protected research time
- Full tuition to take individual courses or earn a Master's in Health Services and Outcomes Research
- Assistance with a policy placement
- Funding for research-related expenses and conference travel
The Two-Year Fellowship consists of:
- Coursework and mentored research at Northwestern University (Year 1)
- Placement in Washington, DC as a legislative assistant in Congress or professional staff member in an executive agency or policy organization (Year 2)
Depending upon prior experience and career goals, One-year Fellows may complete either the research-focused year at Northwestern University or the policy placement in Washington, DC.
Who should apply?
Individuals with a doctoral-level degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent) from any discipline (e.g., geriatrics, rehab sciences, psychology, nursing, social work) with an interest in the intersection of disability, aging and policy research.
How is the Fellowship Funded and Managed?
The Disability Policy Research Fellowship is funded by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research. The Fellowship is administered through a partnership between Northwestern University's Integrated Fellowship in Health Services and Outcomes Research and Columbia University's Health and Aging Policy Fellowship. The Disability Policy Research Fellowship is led by Anne Deutsch, RN, PhD and Megan McHugh, PhD.
Application deadline: Rolling
Earliest start date: July 2025
For more information, please contact Ryan Splitt, program coordinator, at: Ryan.Splitt@northwestern.edu.
We are looking to hire two Disability Policy Research Fellows.