Application materials will be submitted via link provided within the application form. The letter of recommendations will be submitted by your recommenders provided to them via a separate link.

Only official sealed transcripts may be mailed to the mailing address provided on the website. All other materials must be uploaded to the link indicated on the application form.

No, the applicant must request all sealed official transcripts be mailed by the institution to the address indicated on the fellowship website by the January 11th, 2021 deadline.

Black, Latina/o, American Indian, Southeast Asian, Alaska Natives who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment, Native Hawaiians, and natives of the U.S. Pacific Islands.

Black, Latina/o, American Indian, Southeast Asian, Alaska Natives who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment, and Pacific Islanders.

No, comments are not available to applicants; however, for questions or comments about application material contact info@yanceyfellowship.org.

Yes, applicants will receive an email confirmation once all completed application materials have been received.

Yes, applicants will receive an email confirmation once all completed application materials have been received.

Applicants should secure letters from individuals who can write a strong, specific letter on your behalf. We recommend asking someone who can comment on your proposed project. All recommendation letters must be written on official letterhead and come from (1) a Faculty Advisor/Thesis Chair, and (2) a Community Health professional/Internship Preceptor.

Ideally, at least one recommender should be able to judge the technical aspects of your proposed project and someone else who can speak specifically to the community-engagement aspect of your project.

Applicants should secure letters from individuals who can write a strong, specific letter on your behalf. We recommend asking someone who can comment on your proposed project. All recommendation letters must be written on official letterhead and come from (1) a primary research mentor/dissertation chair, (2) a faculty advisor/or program director, and (3) a community health professional (whom you’ve worked closely for). Ideally, at least one recommender should be able to judge the technical aspects of your proposed project and someone else who can speak specifically to the community-engagement aspect of your project.

It's good to be able to show that you have placed yourself in the field, not merely in the department or institution where you are employed or did graduate work. You want to carefully consider the individuals most appropriate to write the best letters and weigh that against personal connections.

No, recommendation letters can be submitted after the applicant has submitted their application.

No, recommendation letters can be submitted after the applicant has submitted their application.

Applicants will need to email jvinegar@yanceyfellowship.org to confirm the letters of recommendations have been received.

Applicants will need to email jvinegar@yanceyfellowship.org to confirm the letters of recommendations have been received.

Application materials are reviewed by public health scholars from a variety of fields who have expertise in public health research on minority health disparities, prevention, physical activity, obesity-related chronic diseases among underserved and minority populations.

Application materials are reviewed by public health scholars from a variety of fields who have expertise in public health research on minority health disparities, prevention, physical activity, obesity-related chronic diseases among underserved and minority populations.

Application materials are reviewed by public health scholars from a variety of fields who have expertise in Public Health research on minority health disparities, prevention, physical activity, obesity-related chronic diseases among underserved and minority populations.

We recommend that each applicant present a complete, yet concise, summary of their research project. We expect the applicant research project summary will clearly articulate background on their topic of interest, purpose statement, central research question, and methods they plan to employ. We encourage the applicant to exercise judgment in determining the most salient components of their research project and clarify how their research aligns with the mission, goals, and objectives of the Dr. Antronette (Toni) Yancey and Darlene Edgley Fellowship.

There are a wide range of interventions and projects that can be considered for this award.

Some examples may include:

-Physical fitness classes given to church members

-Implementing physical activity programs at senior centers

-After school fitness classes for the local elementary school

Try your best to describe the intervention so that reviewers get a sense of the nominee's work.

Doctoral research projects are very diverse; there is no favorite project design, methodology, or subject matter. Successful proposals: 1) clearly demonstrate relevance to critically exploring and/or addressing obesity-related health disparities via community-engaged research, policy systems and environmental change efforts using physical activity or other effective health promotion strategy; 2) are thoughtfully conceived and well written; and 3) exhibit innovation

The application deadline is TBD. After all applications are reviewed, finalists will be invited for a phone interview. The final selection of the Dr. Antronette (Toni) Yancey and Darlene Edgley Physical Activity Community Mobilization Awardee will be made approximately 7-9 weeks after the application deadline. Selected fellows will be notified approximately 9 weeks from application submission.

The application deadline is January 11th, 2021. After all applications are reviewed, finalists will be invited for a phone interview. The final selection of the Dr. Antronette (Toni) Yancey and Darlene Edgley Doctoral fellow will be made approximately 7-9 weeks after the application deadline. Selected fellows will be notified approximately 9 weeks from application submission.

The application deadline is TBD. After all applications are reviewed, finalists will be invited for a phone interview. The final selection of the Dr. Antronette (Toni) Yancey and Darlene Edgley Doctoral fellow will be made approximately 7-9 weeks after the application deadline. Selected fellows will be notified approximately 9 weeks from application submission.

The financial portion of the Doctoral Fellowship award is $10,000.

The financial portion of the Master-Level Fellowship award is $5,000.

The financial portion of the award is $750.

The Master level Fellowship award will be paid directly to the fellow in 2 installments: 1st installment is paid when applicant has been determined and officially verified by the applicant school. The 2nd installment payment will be paid once the applicant has completed the culminating project to the Yancey/Edgley Fellowship.

The award will be made payable to the nominee in the form of a check.

The Doctoral Fellowship award will be paid directly to the fellow in 2 installments: 1st installment is paid when applicant has successfully passed their comprehensive examinations as determined and officially verified by the applicant school. The 2nd installment payment will be paid once the applicant has completed the doctoral program as determined and officially verified by the applicant university.

The award may be used as the nominee see fit. There are no limitations on the financial award.

The financial portion of the Doctoral Fellowship award may be used for the following:

• Travel to presentation of research findings as long as it does not exceed 10% of the Doctoral Fellowship

• Graduate student fees (cannot be tuition for coursework)

• Professional fees related to completing doctoral program

• Collection or purchase of data relevant to the research project

• Estimated taxes (not to exceed $500.00)

• Living expenses such as food and housing

• Healthcare (not to exceed $1,000.00)

The financial portion of the Master Fellowship award may be used for the following:

• Travel to presentation of research findings as long as it does not exceed 10% of the Master Fellowship

• Graduate student fees/tuition

• Collection or purchase of data relevant to the research project

• Estimated taxes (not to exceed $500.00)

• Living expenses such as food and housing

• Healthcare (not to exceed $1,000.00)

If selected, awardees are expected to:

• Participate in periodic regular updates and contribute to assessment activities designed to record the impact of the Master Fellowship

• Complete their graduate program requirements and earn their graduate degree within (1) year

• Complete a research-based project focused on health promotion, physical fitness, or community health education.

If selected, awardees are expected to:

If selected, awardees are expected to:

• Participate in periodic regular updates and contribute to assessment activities designed to record the impact of the Doctoral Fellowship

• Complete their doctoral program requirements and earn their doctoral degree within (1) one year

• Must present at a minimum of (1) one Public Health Conference that is related to at least one of the following:

  • Addressing issues of obesity with related chronic disease prevention through physical activity

  • Any other health promotion strategies using community-engaged research

  • Working to improve health prospects in underserved and minority populations within the U.S.

The tenure of the fellowship is not less than one academic year (nine months) and not more than two calendar years (24 months). In applying for the Doctoral Fellowship, applicants are asked to create a work plan that outlines the anticipated amount of time needed to finish their research project.

The tenure of the fellowship is not less than one academic year (nine months) and not more than two calendar years (24 months). In applying for the Master-Level Fellowship, applicants are asked to create a work plan that outlines the anticipated amount of time needed to finish their research project.

For answers to questions not addressed here or for questions pertaining to technical support, please contact us at info@yanceyfellowship.org.