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2020-2021 Bristol-Myers Squibb Health Graduate Fellowship (CHCI)

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)
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2020-2021 Bristol-Myers Squibb Health Graduate Fellowship
EXTENDED Deadline: January 30, 2020, 11:59 pm EST
2020-2021 Fellowship Program Dates: August 31, 2020 – May 28, 2021

Apply today! Complete your application here: apply.chci.org.

CHCI is seeking to offer exceptional Latinos with advanced academic degrees from across the country unparalleled exposure to a professional experience in the public policy arena of health through a paid nine-month fellowship in Washington, D.C. CHCI-Bristol-Myers Squibb Health Graduate Fellows strengthen their policy skills through hands-on experience working for an office in Congress of their choice for the first half of the Fellowship, and then in the D.C. office of Bristol-Myers Squibb for the second half.

Recent Capitol Hill placements for Health Graduate Fellows have included:
  • The offices of Representatives Rosa DeLauro and Jan Schakowsky
  • U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions

In the D.C. office of Bristol-Myers Squibb, the Fellow will focus on policy issues related to access to medicine and bringing treatments to market, with an emphasis on services related to oncology, immunology and cardiovascular health, among others. Policy work will include the regulatory environment related to the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, and/or Medicare as well as Food and Drug Administration governance of clinical trials and approval of drugs. The Fellow will participate in policy analysis and research, and will have the opportunity to attend panels, briefings and events supported by Bristol-Myers Squibb. They will also have the opportunity to engage with Bristol-Myers Squibb’s People Business Resource Groups, which are aimed at sustaining a culture of inclusion and diversity to achieve the company’s patient-focused mission.

As part of the Fellowship, Fellows participate in CHCI’s exceptional leadership development training program, write a policy brief, and develop/execute a Capitol Hill policy briefing on health.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to have a degree, work and/or volunteer experience related to health issues and demonstrated leadership and passion for addressing health issues faced by the Latino community. While no specific degrees are required, recent Health Graduate Fellows have had degrees in Public Health in Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases, Global Medicine and Health Policy and Administration.

Graduate Fellowship Mission:

The CHCI Graduate Fellowship Program (GFP) seeks to enhance participants' leadership and professional skills, expand their network and ultimately produce more competent and competitive Latino professionals in public policy areas and careers aimed at making a difference for Latino communities.

Application Check List:

  1. Application Profile
  2. Two Letters of Recommendation
  3. Completed Application
  4. Four essay questions (600 words max. per essay)
  5. Resume (1-2 pages) - include relevant work, academic, volunteer and leadership experience
  6. Transcript (official or unofficial accepted)

Please note, finalists may be asked to provide an academic writing sample.

Eligibility Criteria:
Selection as a CHCI Bristol-Myers Squibb Health Graduate Fellow is based on a combination of the following criteria:

  • Applicants must have earned a master's or Juris Doctor degree within two years of program start date
  • High academic achievement (preference of 3.0 GPA or higher)
  • Evidence of leadership skills and potential for leadership growth
  • Demonstrates commitment to public service-oriented activities
  • Superior analytical skills, outstanding oral and written communication skills
  • U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency
  • Eligibility to work in the United States

Please note:

  • Individuals who are seeking consideration under the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival” (DACA) policy must possess an Employment Authorization Document at the time of application that is valid throughout the program.
  • All individuals are welcome to apply. However, preference will be given to individuals with financial need.
  • Family members of members of the CHCI Board of Directors or Advisory Council are prohibited from participating in any of CHCI's charitable programs. "Family members" include the following individuals whether the relationship is biological or adoptive: Immediate Family - to include a spouse, domestic partner, ex-spouse, parent, step-parent, sibling, half-sibling, step-sibling, child, step-child, grandparent, grandchild; Extended family - to include a niece, nephew, uncle, aunt, first cousin. Applications by such family members will not be considered.

Participants will receive:

Competitive Pay
  • Over the course of nine months, Graduate Fellows will receive a gross stipend amount of $29,700. This salary is in line with that of an individual making $39,600 per year, a standard entry-level salary on Capitol Hill.
Benefits
  • Stipend or voucher to subsidize domestic round-trip transportation to Washington, D.C.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance during the program. CHCI pays 100% of the premiums for the medical, dental, and vision insurance. All program participants MUST participate in the plan and will be required to submit relevant enrollment information. Coverage begins effective September 1 and runs through May 31. Information about the insurance plan, coverage and co-pays is provided during orientation week. Please note, insurance is available to the Fellow only and not dependents of the Fellow.
  • $80 per month Metro stipend
  • Optional short-term housing. CHCI secures and individuals reimburse CHCI for this service
  • Weekly leadership training, networking and more 


Note: The CHCI Graduate Fellowship Program requires that your degree be conferred within two years of the prospective start of the program. For the 2020-2021 application cycle, you should have completed your degree between May 2018 and August 2020.