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Scholars In Health Disparities Program

The Kellogg Scholars in Health Disparities Program is preparing a new generation of minority scientists for careers and leadership roles in health disparities research, health policy research and health policy and practice. The program is supporting a cadre of creative thinkers — largely from minority groups and with a passion for health equity and social justice — trained in behavioral and social science disciplines, epidemiology and related biomedical sciences and public policy. Minority groups have been under-represented to date in leadership roles in academic health-related careers and in national health and public policy development. This program encourages individuals interested in health disparities issues to turn their intellectual energies early in their careers to:
  • research questions that relate to the understanding of health disparities by race/ethnicity, gender and income/ socioeconomic status

  • study mechanisms and pathways by which structural social, economic, political, environmental and educational inequalities, institutional racism and discrimination affect health

  • develop private sector and public policy frameworks and programs to eliminate health disparities
The program provides exposure to public policy-making and knowledge exchange and the interactive process of translating research findings into policy and practice. Through mentoring, research training, publishing and policy workshops, and diverse professional meetings, Scholars' career development and leadership roles are enhanced. Scholars will have access to a wide range of resources at the participating sites including an interdisciplinary program of mentoring, research and training tailored to Scholars' individual research needs and interests.

Scholars and sites participate in program orientation, health policy symposia, workshops at each site, a variety of professional conferences and meetings and electronic networks and websites.