The National Rehabilitation Hospital Research Center (NRH-RC) and the Georgetown Public Policy Institute at Georgetown University are offering a fellowship opportunity for individuals with spinal cord dysfunction who wish to obtain leadership postions in health policy research and development. This fellowship is a two-year academic program leading to a master's degree in public policy from Georgetown University. Fellows will gain applied research experience at the NRH-RC. Funding for this fellowship (approximately $17,000 per academic year) is provided by the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Candidates must remain involved in the disability health policy field for a minimum of two years once the fellowship is completed.
Applications for fall 1997 will be accepted from Feb. 1, 1997 to June 1, 1997. To request information and application materials, contact Julie Tea, assistant director for placement and alumni affairs, Georgetown University, Georgetown Public Policy Institute, 3240 Prospect St, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007; telephone (202) 687-0504 or facsimile (202) 687- 0517 or e-mail TEAJ@gunet.georgetown.edu.