Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program
Grant Summary
The Health and Aging Policy Fellows (HAPF) program provides professionals in health and aging with a year of financial support, career opportunities and expanded networks to directly influence the policymaking process and become effective advocates for older adults. This grant will continue the program for four additional years and support at least 48 new Fellows. Co-funding from West Health will support alumni activities. The program has supported 128 Fellows over the last ten years from a diversity of backgrounds, disciplines and career stages with placements in Congressional offices, federal agencies, and non-profit organizations.
Grant Details
Organization
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene
Grant Amount
$2,399,822
Grant Period
51 months
Approval Date
September 2018
Priority Area
Status
Closed
Primary Contact
Harold Alan Pincus
harold.pincus@nyspi.columbia.edu
Program Officer
Rani E. Snyder
