The Excellence in Mentorship for Unity, Resilience, and Growth (EMURG) in Health Leaders 12-Month Fellowship Program supports federal public health careers and professional development to address health disparities. EMURG Fellows will be placed in one of the Department of Health and Human Services Agencies, for example:
The fellowship aims to provide educational and professional development opportunities for graduate-level scholars, especially those from underrepresented populations in the federal leadership workforce who are interested in promoting public health, mental health, maternal and child health, and developing policies to eliminate health disparities within the federal government. The overarching goal of the EMURG Fellowship is to provide training in public health research, evidence-informed interventions, and leadership skills for early career individuals designed to improve the health and well-being in the U.S. and eliminate health disparities. In addition, fellows may also gain clinical experience.
The 12-month (full-time/40 hours per week) fellowship program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health. Fellows may also gain clinical experience and develop professional leadership skills in the public health field.
*Housing allowance (up to $20,400) is available with rates based on geographic region.
**Stipend amount is determined by academic experience.
*Housing allowance (up to $20,400) is available with rates based on geographic region.
*Housing allowance (up to $20,400) is available with rates based on geographic region.
The 2025 Center for Excellence application portal for EMURG is open. Center for Excellence programs may be in-person, hybrid, or virtual. All activities are contingent on the availability of federal funds. Program dates may be subject to adjustments.
This webpage was supported by the Office of Minority Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (H.H.S.) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $700,000, with 100 percent funded by the Office of Minority Health/OASH/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, the Office of Minority Health/OASH/HHS or the U.S. government. For more information, please visit KennedyKrieger.org/EMURG.
