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Application Information

Applying to the Equity Fellowship

Our Fellows are future leaders with a passion for health equity. Graduates of oue Equity Fellowship are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and networks to advance health and social equity in their careers and communities.

TIECL selects 10 to 24 Fellows per Equity Fellowship Class. Each Fellow will receive a $2,000 stipend – made payable directly to the Fellow or graduate school in increments throughout the Fellowship year to offset the cost of participation.

Who Should Apply

  • Individuals who:
    • Are passionate about health, equity, and social justice
    • Seek the knowledge, skills, and courage to create more equitable organizations, communities, and systems
    • Want to become more effective leaders and work with others to achieve change

The Institute of Equity-Centered Leadership is designed to bring together individuals from diverse fields of study who will become future leaders that will influence the future of Social Determinants of Health thorughout organizations, marginalized communities, and system. Our Equity Fellowship is a community of like-minded individuals who are united by values. The shared attributes and values of TIECL include action and solutions orientation, equity, inclusivity, courage, humility, diversity, and creativity. If you share these values then we encourage you to apply!

Project Proposal Information

  • Projects should:
    • Address either the adverse health outcomes of one of the given priority areas and/or address the root cause of the problem.
    • Enhance the services offered by the agency. The Fellow should work with the agency staff to develop a project relevant to the population being served.
    • Have an enduring benefit to the agency and its clients after the Fellow’s direct service project has ended.
    • Be able to be continued or emulated by other health professional students in the future.
    • Incorporate the principles of Social Justice as defined by TIECL with work to bring about health equity.
    • Address Social Determinant(s) of Health.
    • Include education and/or advocacy component.

Projects cannot be research-based. No research may be conducted during the course of the Fellowship year in relation to your project.  

Selection Criteria

  • Our criteria include:
    • Strength of statement of interest, including past accomplishments that demonstrate a strong commitment to health equity and advancement of social justice issues
    • Quality and feasibility of the proposed project
    • Strength of the recommendation survey
      • An electronic survey will be sent to your Academic Advisor
    • Endorsement from your University/Department
    • Result of your personal and group interview with PSFP

Fellowship Requirements

Our Equity Fellowship is a 16-month commitment requiring a significant amount of time, work, and dedication to service. See application for specific requirements. *Requirements are subject to updates and/or changes by the Executive Director and Program Manager.

Critical Priorities for Equity Fellowship Projects

For the upcoming Fellowship year, TIECL has continued to adopt the five critical priorities of the Plan for a Healthier Allegheny. To read more, click here.

Events for the 2025-2026 Equity Fellowship Class

Click here for the a list of required events and dates for the 2025-2026 Equity Fellowship Class.

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