Grant opportunity
Joint Commission Fellowship in Healthcare Quality Leadership 2027-2028
A full-time fellowship placing an emerging healthcare leader in The Joint Commission's Washington, DC office to work across quality, safety, accreditation and health policy.
- Funder
- CAHME and The Joint Commission
- Applications close 16 October 2026
- Applications close 16 October 2026: Oct 16, 2026
- Award
- USD 65,000 stipend plus benefits for the one-year fellowship
- Applicant
- Second-year graduate students in a CAHME-accredited health administration or related programme who will graduate by June 2027, can work in the United States without sponsorship and can work in Washington, DC under the hybrid model.
- Discipline
- Healthcare Leadership and Quality
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
Call summary
Overview
CAHME and The Joint Commission offer a one-year professional fellowship for a graduating healthcare-management student committed to continuous improvement and safer care.
Who can apply
Applicants must satisfy the CAHME programme, graduation, work-authorisation and Washington, DC attendance conditions listed on the official page.
What it supports
- Healthcare quality and patient safety
- Accreditation and public policy
- Leadership and process improvement
Funding and duration
- USD 65,000 internship stipend
- Benefits and eligible ACHE Congress registration and travel
Applications close 16 October 2026
Applications close 16 October 2026: Oct 16, 2026
How to apply
Submit the online application with a resume, transcript, essays and the required academic and professional recommendations.
Call details
Source-based overview
The fellow works with policy, accreditation and operational leaders while developing research, communication and performance-improvement skills. The appointment runs from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2028.
Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the CAHME programme, graduation, work-authorisation and Washington, DC attendance conditions listed on the official page.
Funding and benefits
USD 65,000 internship stipend
Benefits and eligible ACHE Congress registration and travel
Themes and supported activities
Healthcare quality and patient safety
Accreditation and public policy
Leadership and process improvement
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 16 October 2026: Applications close 16 October 2026: Oct 16, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Submit the online application with a resume, transcript, essays and the required academic and professional recommendations.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.