{"id":374,"date":"2025-08-25T03:02:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T07:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/?page_id=374"},"modified":"2025-10-20T11:54:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T15:54:06","slug":"health-equity-advocacy-research-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/programs\/health-equity-advocacy-research-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Equity Advocacy Research Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"in-page-list\"><ul id=\"menu-health-equity-advocacy-research-program\" class=\"menu nav nav-list nav-pills nav-stacked\"><li id=\"menu-item-463\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/programs\/health-equity-advocacy-research-program\/contact-information\/\">Contact Information<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-468\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/programs\/health-equity-advocacy-research-program\/webinars-2\/\">HEAR Community Advisory Board Members<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-464\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/programs\/health-equity-advocacy-research-program\/program-application\/\">Program Application<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-461\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/programs\/health-equity-advocacy-research-program\/webinars\/\">Webinars<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-462\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/programs\/health-equity-advocacy-research-program\/additional-resources\/\">Additional Resources<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-465\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/programs\/health-equity-advocacy-research-program\/faqs\/\">FAQ\u2019s<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"pl-374\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-374-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-374-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-374-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #16265a;\">Health Equity Advocacy Research Program<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-374-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-374-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-374-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-374-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-374-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-374-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_widget_sp_image widget_sp_image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"494\" height=\"414\" alt=\"Health Equity Advocacy Research Program (HEAR) logo\" class=\"attachment-full aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/173\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-18-at-2.54.11\u202fPM-e1756154614880.png 494w, https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/173\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-18-at-2.54.11\u202fPM-e1756154614880-300x251.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" src=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/173\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-18-at-2.54.11\u202fPM-e1756154614880.png\" \/><div class=\"widget_sp_image-description\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-374-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-374-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-374-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-374-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><h3><strong><span style=\"color: #2f5496;\">PURPOSE<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The HEAR Program is a two-year fellowship designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in health equity research, advocacy, and policy. Amid rapid changes in healthcare that risk widening disparities, the fellowship uses a community-based participatory research approach to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Identify equity issues affecting patients with chronic, incurable diseases<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Generate actionable data through authentic partnerships with community organizations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Translate findings into advocacy campaigns that drive systemic change and measurable impact<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #2f5496;\">BACKGROUND<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chronic, incurable diseases affect about 60 percent of US adults and account for $4.5 trillion in annual healthcare spending. Racial and ethnic minority groups, individuals with lower socioeconomic status, and other marginalized populations experience disproportionately worse outcomes. In the Greater Hartford region, communities with strong healthcare access coexist alongside neighborhoods with persistent disparities. The COVID-19 pandemic amplified these inequities, highlighting the need for advocacy that addresses social determinants of health at a systems level.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #2f5496;\">OVERVIEW<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fellowship funding offers foundational support\u2014an initial investment\u2014to launch health equity research on chronic diseases (projects may need additional funds to complete their full scope), including but not limited to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Sickle cell disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Cardiovascular disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> HIV\/AIDS<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Projects must:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Focus on an underserved, marginalized population in the <a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/173\/2025\/09\/Map-of-Greater-Hartford-Region.pdf\" rel=\"\">Greater Hartford Region<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Operate within a community-centered framework to ensure relevance and impact<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Partner with a community-based organization (CBO) to co-design and implement the project<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Include a clear timeline with milestones and deliverables<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Year 1:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Finalize research design and execution plan with CBO partner<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Collect or generate preliminary data within 6-8 months<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Draft advocacy campaign framework based on early findings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Year 2:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Complete data analysis within 10 months<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Launch and manage the advocacy campaign<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Submit a final report documenting research findings and advocacy impact<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Present results to local and broader public health audiences<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Present at a national conference<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Publish findings in at least one peer-reviewed journal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fellows also attend bimonthly workshops, lectures, and networking events to build leadership and advocacy skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #2f5496;\">FUNDING<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fellowship funding provides an initial investment to advance health equity research on incurable, chronic diseases\u2014including but not limited to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Sickle cell disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Cardiovascular disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> HIV\/AIDS<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The total award is a maximum of $10,000 which includes a fellowship stipend of $3,000 and community partnership stipend of $2,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It should not be presumed that this support will underwrite the entire project. Funds serve as an investment to promote sustainable impact in addressing health disparities in the Greater Hartford Area. Allowable expenses, subject to review and approval, include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Incentives for research participants<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Mentor-mentee related expenses (e.g., travel, meeting registrations)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Community engagement events<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An itemized budget (<a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/173\/2025\/08\/HEAR-Budget__.xlsx\" rel=\"\">Budget Template <\/a>) with a narrative justification detailing each expense is required.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #2f5496;\"><strong>ELIGIBILITY<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applicants must be:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. A UConn graduate student affiliated with one of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong> School of Medicine<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Second-year medical students<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Third-year medical students (only if they can commit to a 2-year program, e.g., currently taking a year off for research or a dual degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MPH candidates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ph.D. in Public Health candidates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong> Allied Health<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ph.D. candidates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Commit to the two-year requirement for the fellowship<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #2f5496;\">REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Completed application form <a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/173\/2025\/08\/HEAR-PROGRAM_Application-1.pdf\" rel=\"\">HEAR Program Application<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Headshot photo<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applicant CV<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Budget Spreadsheet <a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/173\/2025\/08\/HEAR-Budget__.xlsx\" rel=\"\">Budget Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Budget Narrative<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Faculty research advisor CV<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Letter of Support from CBO partner <a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/173\/2025\/08\/HEAR_CBO-Letter-of-Support-Template.pdf\" rel=\"\">CBO LOS Template<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Letter of Support from faculty research advisor<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Letter of Support from program director<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #2f5496;\">SELECTION CRITERIA<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A community advisory board of local leaders, researchers, and health equity experts serves as the selection committee. The applications will be based on the following criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Research rigor, innovation, and ethical standards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Structural analysis of systemic determinants of health<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Feasibility and a realistic work plan<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Relevance to community-identified needs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alignment with CBPR principles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Quality of CBO partnership<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Advocacy and impact strategy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Evaluation and dissemination plan<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Leadership potential in health equity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #2f5496;\">PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS - SUPERVISION &amp; PARTERNSHIP<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A faculty advisor who oversees the research and mentors the research<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A community-based organization engaged in project co-design, execution, and advocacy development<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #2f5496;\"><b>FELLOWSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES<\/b><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"27\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conduct research within 8\u201310 months<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[560,1120,1680,2240,2800,3360,3920,4480,5040,5600,6160,6720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"27\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Develop and implement an advocacy campaign<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[560,1120,1680,2240,2800,3360,3920,4480,5040,5600,6160,6720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"27\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Disseminate findings locally and nationally<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[560,1120,1680,2240,2800,3360,3920,4480,5040,5600,6160,6720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"27\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Participate in HEAR workshops, lectures, and networking events<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #2f5496;\"><b>WHY BECOME A HEAR FELLOW?<\/b><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Professional Development &amp; Leadership<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Health Equity Leadership Training: Fellows gain foundational skills in advocacy, policy, and systems change through curated workshops and mentorship.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mentorship by Health Equity Experts: Each fellow benefits from the community advisor board of health equity experts who will guide their research and professional growth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Individual Development Plans: Tailored plans help fellows set goals, track progress, and build a portfolio of accomplishments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Research &amp; Advocacy Experience<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Funded Health Equity Research Projects: Fellows receive stipends and support to conduct original research on chronic\/incurable diseases affecting marginalized communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Community-Engaged Research: Fellows collaborate with community partners and advisory boards to ensure relevance and impact.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advocacy Skill Building: Training includes op-ed writing, legislative testimony, science communication, and social media advocacy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Networking &amp; Exposure<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">National Conference Attendance: Fellows present their work and engage with leaders in health equity and research.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Community Advisory Board Participation: Fellows build relationships with local stakeholders and gain real-world feedback on their projects.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Opportunities to work with peers across medicine, public health, and allied health sciences<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Career Advancement<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Portfolio Development: Fellows graduate with a science communication portfolio, research presentations, and publications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pipeline to Future Opportunities: The program positions fellows for competitive grants, leadership roles, and advanced training in health equity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recognition &amp; Visibility: Fellows are showcased in community forums and institutional events, elevating their work and impact.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #2f5496;\"><b>KEY DATES<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Application Announcement: <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>August 25, 2025\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Application Deadline Extended: <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>November 7, 2025<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Announcement of HEAR Fellows: <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>November 17, 2025<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #2f5496;\"><b>APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applications must include all required documents as outlined. Incomplete submissions, or those that fail to meet stated requirements, will not be considered. Given the limited number of fellowship positions available, candidates are strongly encouraged to submit materials early to ensure full consideration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #2f5496;\"><b>SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS<\/b><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All completed applications and supporting documents should be sent in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PDF <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">format via email to <a href=\"mailto:HEAR@uchc.edu\"><strong>HEAR@uchc.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #2f5496;\"><b>PROGRAM SUPPORT <\/b><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">The HEAR Fellowship Program is made possible through funding from the Hartford Foundation. We are grateful for their commitment to advancing health equity and supporting emerging leaders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #2f5496;\"><b>CONTACT INFORMATION<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For further information or any questions regarding the application process, please email <strong>Zaire Bartholomew at HEAR@uchc.edu.<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-374-3-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-374-3-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_widget_sp_image widget_sp_image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Linda K. Barry, M.D., MPH, FACS\" class=\"attachment-full\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/173\/2020\/12\/barry_origcolor_300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/173\/2020\/12\/barry_origcolor_300x200-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/173\/2020\/12\/barry_origcolor_300x200.jpg\" \/><div class=\"widget_sp_image-description\" ><p>Linda Barry, MD, MPH, FACS<br \/>\nDirector, HEAR Program<br \/>\nProfessor<br \/>\nDepartment of Surgery<br \/>\nDepartment of Public Health Sciences<br \/>\nAssociate Dean, Office of Multicultural and Community Affairs<br \/>\nAssociate Director, UConn Health Disparities Institute<br \/>\nUConn School of Medicine<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Health Equity Advocacy Research Program<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2363,"featured_media":0,"parent":286,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-blank.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-11 18:44:42","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/374"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2363"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=374"}],"version-history":[{"count":59,"href":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/374\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":545,"href":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/374\/revisions\/545"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/286"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/multicultural-community-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=374"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}