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Funding by Topic: Health workforce pipeline

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.

California Huwighurruk Tribal Health Postbaccalaureate Program
A postbaccalaureate pathway program for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) students in California who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: May 3, 2024
Sponsors: Cal Poly Humboldt, UC Davis School of Medicine
West Virginia Virtual Summer Academy
A virtual training from Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine for undergraduate students in West Virginia who want to prepare for medical school.
Geographic coverage: West Virginia
Application Deadline: May 6, 2024
Sponsors: Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Robert C. Byrd Center for Rural Health
American Indians Into Medicine
Funding to implement the Indians into Medicine Program that is designed to attract and recruit qualified Indians into health professions and to ensure the availability of health professionals to serve American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 14, 2024
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
American Indians Into Psychology
Grants to administer programs that will recruit and provide scholarships to qualified individuals who will become clinical psychologists and provide service to American Indian/Alaskan Native populations.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 14, 2024
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF)
Grants to promote economic prosperity in Maryland's disadvantaged and underserved rural communities, with priority given to projects that address entrepreneurship, healthcare, infrastructure, and regional councils.
Geographic coverage: Maryland
Letter of Intent (Required): May 17, 2024
Application Deadline: Jul 12, 2024
Sponsor: Rural Maryland Council
Hermes Monato, Jr. Rural Health Essay Prize
An annual award for a rural health essay written by a student or recent graduate of any campus of the University of Wisconsin.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2024
Sponsor: Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative
East Indiana AHEC Mini-Grants
Grants to support health careers exploration, clinical learning, and continuing education opportunities for high school students, health professions students, and practicing health professionals in rural and medically underserved communities in eastern and southeastern Indiana.
Geographic coverage: East Indiana AHEC service area
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Indiana Area Health Education Centers Network
Hawaii Pre-Health Career Corps
A free year-round educational program for high school and college students in Hawaii who are interested in pursuing careers in health.
Geographic coverage: Hawaii
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers
Illinois Rural Health Experience (RHE) Program
A field experience for health professions students in Illinois to observe rural healthcare providers and their communities.
Geographic coverage: Illinois
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Center for Rural Health Professions
Native Americans into Medicine (NAM)
A 7-week summer enrichment program for college sophomores, juniors and seniors that are interested in pursuing health careers.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: University of Minnesota