F. Darion Petty H.E.A.R.T. Fellows
Program for Health Policy, Equity, and Advocacy.
A remote, volunteer program where patient lived experience and research become health policy, support for health equity, and health advocacy.
Get Notified When Applications Open on January 1st
Our H.E.A.R.T. Values.
We look for people who share them.
Role Details.
This is a volunteer position. Fellows receive formal recognition, recommendation letters, and portfolio-ready work.
What You’ll Do.
Policy
Research health policy topics, synthesize findings for different audiences, and shape policy briefs.
Equity
Examine who is left out of the health system. Treat patient narratives as evidence of where gaps exist.
Advocacy
Turn research and lived experience into advocacy, and identify partnerships that carry it forward.
The work is practical, but the purpose is human. Fellows help ensure that lived experience is treated with consent, rigor, and respect—so that stories can inform clinicians, health researchers, and policymakers.
Who Should Apply.
Master’s and doctoral students, recent graduates, early-career professionals, and people with relevant lived experience in health equity, patient advocacy, disability, chronic illness, caregiving, or public health.
Qualities we look for
- Genuine interest in patient advocacy or health storytelling
- Reliability and ability to meet deadlines independently
- Clear written communication
- Empathy and respect for sensitive health topics
Application Process.
- January 2027 — Submit application via online portal.
- February 1st 2027 — Shortlisted participants submit their proposals. Interviews are conducted with our selection team.
- Late February 2027 — Notifications.
- March 1st 2027 — Fellowship begins.
What to prepare
- Contact details and U.S. location
- Resume / CV
- One track-relevant work sample or profile (portfolio, writing sample, GitHub, etc.)
- Short responses on interest and relevant background
- Confirmation of 10+ hours/week availability
FAQ.
Ready to become a Healthful H.E.A.R.T. Fellow?
Applications open January 1, 2027.
Get Notified on January st