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Amidst rapid changes to the federal, state, and local health policy landscape, the Milbank Memorial Fund is committed to equipping leaders with the necessary skills and expertise to meet the challenges ahead. Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 cohorts of the Fund’s two leadership programs for legislative and executive branch government officials who are committed to improving population health:
These programs, all costs of which are covered by Milbank, provide a unique opportunity for participants to engage with colleagues from across the country; enhance their leadership skills; learn from experts about pressing health policy topics; and improve their capacity to advance population health policy in their communities.
With the goal of creating cohorts that foster learning across the political and geographic spectrum, Milbank is seeking applicants for both cohorts who have:
We invite qualified government officials to apply or to nominate exceptional candidates in their state. The application deadline is June 19, 2026. See the MFP and ELP pages for more information on each of the programs and how to apply.
