During the course of the program, Fellows will develop a paper, in consultation with their individual offices, on a topic of their choosing or among those suggested below. While in D.C., the Fellows will meet with experts in public health from universities and the federal government as well as a mentor who will assist in conducting research for developing their paper. In New York, the Fellows will present their papers and discuss opportunities to expand public health awareness within the Attorney General community.
Applicants must be nominated by their offices for the Fellowship. Nominees will submit a short paper describing the topic they have chosen and the future impact their research will have on their offices and the public health community at large. Eight applicants will be selected for this two-part Fellowship. The next program will be offered in Fall 2013.
Course Detail
NAGTRI/RWJF Public Health Fellowship Program
The Public Health Fellowship Program will bring together a group of 8 Public Health Law Fellows to collaborate on the completion of a class project in the form of a research paper. The specific topic of the class project will be decided by a committee made up of representatives designated by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG).
The first phase of the program will be conducted in Washington, DC and last 1 week. In addition to working on the class project, Fellows will have the opportunity to meet with and be briefed by various US and state officials, as well as representatives from NGOs. Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in a host of cultural activities to encourage formation of friendships and networking. The participants will depart from Washington, DC and continue to work on their papers in their home states. Three months after the initial phase the Fellows will meet in New York City, NY for approximately 2 days. In NYC, participants will have the opportunity to discuss findings and conclusions at a panel discussion at a local law school.
Course Prerequisites
In addition to completing an online nomination each applicant must send, via email to wmalloy@naag.org, a 1-2 page essay describing the topic they have chosen and how they think research into that topic will benefit their office and the public health community at large.
Fee Requirements
Scholarship assistance will be made available for each registered participant.
Course Announcement
For a detailed description of
NAGTRI/RWJF Public Health Fellowship Program including registration and hotel forms, download the
preliminary announcement.
Register By
Friday, November 30, 2012
Bill Malloy
NAGTRI Program Coordinator
wmalloy@naag.org
(202) 326-6045