New Zealand Harkness Fellowships

The New Zealand Harkness Fellowships place mid-career professionals in the United States for up to 12 months to study health care policy and practice. Fellows are mentored by U.S. experts and participate in policy briefings and leadership seminars. The fellowship anticipates an output such as a peer-reviewed journal article or policy report and supports study of topics including insurance coverage, access, affordability, and delivery system reforms. The Commonwealth Fund and (beginning in 2019) the New Zealand Ministry of Health co-sponsor the programme.

Up to US$130,000 covering airfare, living allowance, project-related travel, seminar travel, health insurance, and U.S. taxes; family supplement of US$60,000 for partner and two children up to age 18.

Promising mid-career professionals — government policymakers, academic researchers, clinical leaders, hospital and insurance managers, and journalists — from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom may apply.

Nominations are to be emailed to ro@cmwf.org and application materials will be emailed directly to the nominee.