Fellowships

Faculty Scholars Program

We are pleased to announce the KNN Faculty Scholars 2026-2027 program cycle.
Fellows will participate in the Harvard Macy Institute Program for Educators in Health Professions plus receive mentorship, guidance and expertise from the KNN.

Applications are due May 27, 2026. Apply Now >>

Program Description

The KNN, alongside the Harvard Macy Institute, designed this program to cultivate and advance leaders in health professions education. This dynamic program merges experiential learning, educational project work, and professional development with mentorship, aiming to nurture leadership that promotes flourishing within educational and healthcare environments.

Who Should Apply?

Faculty members at U.S. accredited health professions schools
Emerging or existing leaders in health professions education
Candidates with a proposed educational project integrating the KNN Framework for Flourishing
Candidates with a commitment from their home institution to participate in this program

Program Benefits

Funding for tuition and travel to the 2026-2027 Harvard Macy Institute's Program for Educators in Health Professions
Participation in a two-day KNN learning intensive and the 2027 KNN Conference (Sept 2027)
Mentorship and networking within the KNN and HMI communities
Continued project and implementation support from the KNN

Key Program Dates

March 11, 2026: Application opens
May 27, 2026: Application deadline at 11:59 pm ET
July 17, 2026: Latest date of notification to Scholars of acceptance
Sept 1, 2026: Faculty Scholar appointment begins
Oct 5 - Oct 9, 2026: HMI Educator’s Program (Week 1- Virtual)
Nov 2026 - April 2027: Monthly HMI continuity sessions and KNN community meetings
May 2 - May 7, 2027: HMI Educator’s Program (Week 2 - In Boston)
Sept 2027: Annual KNN Conference for project presentations

Application Requirements

Please visit the HMS/HMI website to apply. You will need to prepare draft responses in advance and complete the application in one session.

Required Information:

Applicant Demographic Information
Reason for Attending the Program
Project Proposal, Goals, and Relationship to KNN Framework for Flourishing
Project Focus Area within Education and Target Population
Implementation and Outcomes

Apply today. We look forward to your application and the opportunity to support your journey toward flourishing leadership in health professions education!

Have additional questions?

Please reach out to Harvard_macy@hms.harvard.edu or knn@mcw.edu.