Application

Use the link below to access the HEAR-PHM Application for the 2027-2028 cycle.

HEAR-PHM Application

Applications are open from Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, December 4, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST / 2:59 am EST

Application specific requirements

  • CV
  • Personal statement – Describe your health excellence work and share your short-term and long-term career goals.
    • 1 page maximum, Arial 11 font, single spaced, 1″ margins
  • Research/Scholarly project proposal
    • Research proposal should be a description of proposed scholarly project and can be a maximum of 2 pages (Arial 11 font, single spaced, 1″ margins). Proposal should include: Aims, Background/Significance, Methods, and Timeline
      • Note: the research project can be at any stage when applying, with the understanding that it will be worked on throughout the year
    • Applicants interested in reviewing a sample of a successful project proposal may request one by emailing hearphm@childrensnational.org
  • Letter of recommendation from a local research mentor
  • Confirmation that your division has agreed to give you 10% FTE to join the program

If you would like to complete the application in more than one sitting, please click “Save & Return Later” at the bottom of the page. A unique “Return Code” will be given to you. Enter that code in the top right corner of the application when you are ready to continue.

HEAR-PHM Program Requirements

  • Attendance at all virtual didactic sessions
  • Attendance at HEAR-PHM Pre-Course session at the Annual PHM Conference in Summer 2028
  • Research Project and Deliverable
    • Project deliverables will be due at the completion of the program (Summer 2028)
    • Research projects can be at any stage when applying, with the understanding that it will be worked on throughout the year
      • Mentorship meetings with HEAR-PHM Leadership will occur throughout the year to discuss your research project
      • Works in Progress presentations to the cohort at certain timepoints throughout the year
    • Deliverable options include:
      • Research abstract submission
      • Poster or platform presentation
      • Grant application or preparation (local or external)
      • Manuscript
      • Specific Aims page
      • etc.