The Stanford Biodesign Innovation Policy Fellowship seeks to develop the next generation of health policy leaders capable of leveraging transformative new technologies to materially impact patient outcomes while democratizing access to care.

Focus

We offer the only health policy program specifically centered on the dynamic area of health technology and grounded in the Stanford Biodesign innovation process, which has been proven over 20 years. Technologies initiated during our training programs have helped more than 7.6 million people to date, with millions more touched by products developed by our trainees after they graduate from Stanford Biodesign.

Format

The fellowship has a unique two-year design:

• An initial year of policy research coupled with hands-on exposure to the health technology innovation process and ecosystem.
• A second year in Washington, DC (or another policy hub) focused on learning the policy-making process and bridging the divide between policymakers and health technology innovators.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Discover more about the Stanford Biodesign Innovation Policy Fellowship by exploring the resources below.

Innovation Policy Fellows are selected via a competitive application and interview process. Recruiting for the 2023-25 program will begin in June 2022, with applications due Thursday, September 22, 2022. Interviews will be held Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm Pacific, with a virtual evening welcome event on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Pacific. If you intend to submit an application, please hold these dates/times on your calendar. For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and Application Instructions.