Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Health workforce

Virginia AHEC Scholars Program
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in Virginia that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.

Massachusetts Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Massachusetts, allowing them to remain in the United States.

Native American Congressional Internship
A summer internship for Native American and Alaska Native students who wish to learn more about the federal government and issues affecting tribal and federal relationships.

2026 Risk Reduction Learning Collaborative: Tribally Led Health Programs & Urban Indian Organizations
A collaborative learning opportunity for tribally-led health programs and urban Indian organizations to enhance their capacity to lead local initiatives to reduce Alzheimer's/dementia risk and improve brain health.

Minnesota Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training Grant
Grants for the development of new or existing pediatric mental health training programs that are located in outpatient primary care clinics in Minnesota.

North Carolina Medical Society Academy for Advanced Healthcare Leaders
An 8-month, project-based leadership development program tailored for practicing clinicians, residents, and healthcare administrators in North Carolina. The program focuses on enhancing leadership abilities by fostering meaningful connections, improving team dynamics, and driving change through individual initiatives. Past sessions have focused on rural health, population health, and community health centers.

Rural Grocery Peer Groups
Peer learning groups designed for mutual support and knowledge exchange to foster a stronger, more connected rural grocery community.

Western Region Leadership Institute: Empowering Public Health and Primary Care Leaders
Leadership program for public health leaders in HHS Region 9 that is designed to develop public health and healthcare professionals through a an evidence-based approach grounded in adaptive and practical leadership. Individuals serving rural or medically underserved communities are encouraged to apply.

Native American Summer Research Internship (NARI)
A 10-week paid summer research opportunity for Native American undergraduate junior and senior students who are interested in health science research and rural health. The internship is located at the University of Utah.

New Mexico AHEC Scholars Program
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in New Mexico that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.