Rural Health
Funding by Type: Educational Opportunities and Fellowships

Alaska Indigenous Research Program and Scholarship
A series of 3 1-week courses that provide Indigenous-centered health research education and training for students, researchers, and health professionals working in tribal health.

INMED Reimagine Indians into Medicine (RISE) Summer Academy
A 2-week program for enrolled members of federally recognized tribes who aspire to be physicians.

Wy'east Medicine Pathway Program
A 10-month educational program in Portland, Oregon for American Indian and Alaska Native post-baccalaureate students who were not accepted to medical school or did not get a qualifying MCAT score. Upon successful completion of the program, participants can gain guaranteed or conditional acceptance into Oregon Health and Science University.

MD Anderson Cancer Center Tobacco Treatment Training Program
Training for individuals interested in becoming credentialed as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist as part of the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Program. Includes a scholarship opportunity for professionals in rural health centers in Texas or Veterans Affairs nationally.

Jim Bernstein Community Health Leadership Fellows Program
A fellowship opportunity to develop leaders to work in and improve the health of rural and other underserved communities and populations in North Carolina.

Illinois Rural Health Careers Camp
An educational program at Northern Illinois University for students interested in rural healthcare fields.

Advancing Native Students in Aging Research
A 1-week training course for undergraduate students to develop independent research careers in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and the mechanisms of aging.

Rural Health Community Capacity Academy
A 12-month program focusing on capacity building. Participants work with a rural health development coach who serves as a guide, thought partner, and connector to help strengthen internal processes and long-term organizational capacity.

National Environmental Public Health Internship Program Application for Students
Internship opportunity for students studying accredited environmental health academic programs.

National Rural Health Leadership Virtual Residency Program
A one-year, fee-based virtual leadership training program designed to enhance the skills and ensure the success of new rural health leaders.