Aspen Healthy Communities Fellowship 2027: Leadership Training, Covered Programme Costs and a Stronger Voice for Community Change

Overview

The Aspen Healthy Communities Fellowship 2027 is a year-long leadership development initiative delivered by the Aspen Global Innovators Group. The programme supports individuals working on community health initiatives by strengthening their public voice, communication capabilities, and strategic advocacy approaches. Participants engage in a curriculum that includes tailored media and communications training, executive coaching, narrative development, and peer networking.

Benefits

• Fellowship costs are covered by Aspen.
• Access to curated media, communication, and executive coaching.
• Opportunities for professional networking and peer exchange.
• Post-programme alumni opportunities, which may include writing support, event access, prize nominations, and travel stipends.

Please note that participants are unpaid, and cost coverage is provided as support for participation rather than as a salary, cash award, or organizational funding grant.

Eligibility

The programme accepts self-nominations as well as nominations for candidates involved in community health initiatives and reducing community inequities. Focus areas include public health, healthcare, maternal health, food security and nutrition, housing security, criminal justice, and entrepreneurship.

How to Apply

Candidates can apply through self-nomination or by submitting a nomination using the official form. The application process requires information such as:

• Names and email addresses for the nominator and candidate.
• Organization details, professional titles, websites, and geographic locations (city and state).
• Relevant focus areas.
• An explanation of the candidate's work and its impact on reducing community inequities.

Applicants must ensure all details are accurate and submit their forms prior to the closing date.

Deadline

Nominations must be submitted by October 30, 2026.