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January
Applications Open
Use MyRWJF to collect your applicant organization information, team member information, short video, project narrative, budget, resumes/CVs, personal statements, and letters of reference.
March
Applications Due
You must submit everything in the online system before or by the deadline to be considered.
April
Applications Reviewed
All submitted applications are screened and those that meet all eligibility requirements are reviewed by an external team to determine semi-finalists.
May
Semi-Finalists Notified
The National Advisory Committee (NAC) convene to decide which top-scoring applications will advance to the interview phase.
June
Semi-Finalist Interviews
Panels including NAC members conduct interviews with semi-finalist teams, review scores, and make recommendations for finalists.
July
Finalists Notified
Up to 35 individuals (about 8-10 teams) can be selected each year as Clinical Scholars Fellows.
August
RWJF Approval
After all finalist documentation is completed and approved, the selected teams begin the onboarding process.
September
Program and Funding Begins
The first year of grant funding is awarded and the leadership development curriculum begins.
October
Fall Onsite
The new cohort of Clinical Scholars Fellows will meet for their first week of learning along with the two other cohorts in the program.
