Upcoming Fellowship Opportunities

Optional letter of intent deadline: October 4, 2024

Full application deadline: November 1, 2024

Expected notification date: November 22, 2024

Expected project start date: July 1, 2025

Facuty Fellowship

The Faculty Fellowship at the Georgetown - Howard Center for Medical Humanities and Health Justice (MHHJ) offers an opportunity for faculty members at Howard University and Georgetown University to advance interdisciplinary research at the intersection of medical humanities and health justice. The fellowship provides fellows with the necessary time to conduct significant research projects, produce scholarly publications, and contribute to public scholarship. Each year, the fellowship focuses on a specific theme, encouraging faculty to align their research with pressing health issues relevant to the Washington, DC, region.

Fellows are expected to play a leadership role in the Center, developing research initiatives and providing mentorship to graduate and postdoctoral fellows. By fostering a collaborative and supportive environment, the Faculty Fellowship aims to cultivate a thriving research community that addresses health disparities and promotes well-being through innovative, interdisciplinary approaches.

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Post-Doctoral Fellowship

The Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Georgetown - Howard Center for Medical Humanities and Health Justice (MHHJ) is designed to support emerging scholars dedicated to advancing research at the intersection of medical humanities and health justice. This full-time, residential fellowship provides postdoctoral fellows with the resources, mentorship, and collaborative environment necessary to conduct significant interdisciplinary research projects. Each year, the fellowship focuses on a specific theme, encouraging fellows to align their work with the Center’s mission and the unique health challenges faced by the Washington, DC, region.

Fellows are expected to produce impactful scholarly work, including peer-reviewed articles and public scholarship, and to engage in teaching one course related to their research. They will participate in bi-weekly lab meetings, contribute to the Center’s events and workshops, and organize at least one public-facing event to disseminate their research findings. Additionally, fellows receive guidance and support in pursuing grants to ensure the sustainability of their research projects. This fellowship aims to foster a vibrant research community, enhance the fellows' professional development, and advance health justice initiatives in the DC area.

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Community Fellowship

The Community Fellowship at the Georgetown - Howard Center for Medical Humanities and Health Justice (MHHJ) is designed to empower Washington, DC Metropolitan area residents who are dedicated to advancing health justice within their communities. This fellowship provides a platform for community changemakers and cultural trailblazers including, but not limited to, religious and spiritual leaders, teachers, storytellers, journalists, organizers, creatives, artists, and healthcare professionals, to develop and implement projects that promote community-engaged approaches to understanding and tackling health disparities through the medical humanities. Fellows receive a stipend and access to university resources while engaging in the Center’s activities and collaborating with a network of scholars and practitioners. The program encourages innovative, community-based initiatives that integrate humanities, social sciences, and health sciences to address the unique health challenges and improve health in the Washington, DC, region.

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Graduate Fellowship

The Graduate Fellowship at the Georgetown - Howard Center for Medical Humanities and Health Justice (MHHJ) offers a unique opportunity for graduate students at Georgetown and Howard Universities to engage in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of medical humanities and health justice. This fellowship provides a supportive environment and resources for students to conduct impactful research projects aligned with the Center’s mission and annual theme. Fellows will participate in bi-weekly lab meetings, collaborate with peers and mentors, and contribute to the Center’s public engagement efforts by organizing workshops, conferences, or events. The program aims to nurture emerging scholars, foster professional development, and create a vibrant research community that addresses health challenges in the Washington, DC region.

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