Roger and Flo Lipitz Center to Advance Policy in Aging and Disability

The Lipitz Center Fellowship Application

The Lipitz Center Fellowship Application

Applications now open for the Lipitz Center Fellowship. Apply by October 7th.

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The Lipitz Center Fellowship is a highly selective opportunity for Johns Hopkins master’s students interested in careers and research in the aging population. 
 
The Roger and Flo Lipitz Center to Advance Policy in Aging and Disability integrates scholarship across a diverse array of critical topics and includes affiliated faculty across Johns Hopkins University including the Bloomberg School of Public Health, School of Nursing, School of Medicine, and the Carey Business School. In pursuit of this vision, the Center conducts innovative research, educates the leaders of tomorrow, and translates discoveries into policies and practices to improve the quality of care and quality of life of people with complex health needs and disabilities. 

Lipitz Center Fellowship: Call for Applications 

The Center is excited to announce its upcoming Student Fellowship opportunity, designed specifically for master's students with a passion for the aging and caregiving sectors. This fellowship offers a unique chance to engage deeply with impactful projects and gain valuable experience in research, policy, implementation, and data analysis. 

Key Details: 

  • Eligibility: Open to all master's students. PhD students are not eligible to apply. 
  • Fellowship Duration: November 2024 to May 2025 
  • Commitment: 5-10 hours per week working on assigned projects. Fellows are expected to have a strong work ethic and effectively manage their time to balance academic responsibilities with fellowship projects. 
  • Mentorship: Fellows must schedule and attend a minimum of 3 meetings with their assigned mentor throughout the fellowship period. 
  • Presentation: At the end of the fellowship, recipients are required to present their accomplishments and insights to the Lipitz Center faculty in May 2025. 
  • Financial Support: Each selected fellow will receive a total of $3,000, distributed in two separate payments over the course of the fellowship. 
  • Application Details: Potential mentors and their profiles are available in the application portal. Applicants should have a keen interest in aging and caregiving, encompassing research, policy, implementation, and data. 
  • Application Deadline: October 7th, 2024 11:59pm ET  

For more information, please contact Danny Scerpella (dscerpe1@jhu.edu).