The Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program: A Pipeline for Leaders in Aging Policy
Grant Summary
The Health and Aging Policy Fellows (HAPF) program provides professionals in health and aging with a year of financial support, project placements, 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. The program has supported 175 Fellows over the last 14 years from a diversity of backgrounds, disciplines and career stages with placements in Congressional offices, federal agencies and non-profit organizations. The program leverages additional support from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, Atlantic Philanthropies and the Veterans Administration. Co-funding from West Health supports alumni activities.
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Grant Details
Organization
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene
Grant Amount
$3,026,263
Grant Period
48 months
Approval Date
September 2022
Priority Area
Status
Renewed
Primary Contact
Harold Alan Pincus
harold.pincus@nyspi.columbia.edu
Program Officer
Rani Snyder
