1. What is the deadline for application?
January 15 for fellowships beginning in July of same year.
2. What is the dollar value of the Heed Fellowship?
It is a merit award of $10,000 paid in monthly increments.
3. Are taxes deducted?
No.
4. What specifics is the board looking for in an applicant?
Special consideration is given to the candidate who is planning an academic career in a medical school.
5. Can letters of recommendation be e-mailed instead of mailed?
Yes, they can be e-mailed, but originals must follow in regular mail, printed on letterhead and signed.
6. I understand that I must be a citizen of the USA to apply - is this true?
Yes.
7. Will I be able to revise the application if it has not yet been submitted?
Yes.
8. If I complete and submit the application, can I revise it if an error is found?
Yes. You will notify the Administrator who can 'unlock' the application so that a new application can be completed and submitted. We suggest that you print a copy of the application prior to submitting it.
9. Are there any Heed activities that fellows can attend once they become alumni?
Yes. Former Heed Fellows become members of the Society of Heed Fellows, our alumni organization . The Society funds fellowships and hosts the annual Heed Luncheon where a former Heed Fellow is honored with the prestigious Heed Award.
10. Will I receive a certificate when I complete the one-year Heed Fellowship?
Yes, upon completion, a certificate will be mailed to you.
11. If I relocate, should I send Heed my change of address, new phone number and e-mail address?
Yes. We maintain an up-to-date database to communicate with Heed Fellow alumni.