Qualifications & Application Process

Qualifications

The Davidson Fellowship is primarily open to Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University employees but also welcomes applications from the regional business, start-up, and not-for-profit professionals. Applicants must:

1. Hold a Bachelor’s Degree.
2. Have at least 3 years of professional experience or graduate-level work.
3. Be currently employed with exemplary performance evaluations. (Henry Ford Health employees should have a 3.5 or better on the Henry Ford Health Performance Evaluation, or provide an explanation if this evaluation can't be provided).
4. Show a passion or interest in healthcare innovation.
5. Have support from their immediate supervisor.
6. Be willing and able to commit to in-person attendance for the monthly convenings of the 9-month program (collective monthly participation is estimated at 8 hrs/month of which four (4) hours are in person).

Application Process

1. Application Submission
   • Submit an online application including a resume, statement of purpose, and a 1-page letter of recommendation from a supervisor, mentor, or colleague.
   • Complete the Supervisor Support Form
   • Optional: Applicants may choose to include a description of a concept for an innovation they wish to pursue during the program. Providing a concept is recommended but not mandatory.
   • Applications are due by Friday, August 8th, 2025, by 11:59 PM EST.
   • External applicants will be required to sign an intellectual property and participation waiver.
2. Selection Criteria:
   • Evaluated based on passion for innovation, problem-solving skills, and potential contributions to projects.
3. Interview Process:
   • Selected candidates may be invited for an interview to discuss their application in detail.
4. Notification of Acceptance:
   • Successful applicants will be notified by August 30, receiving further details about the fellowship.

For more information or to begin your application, visit the Davidson Fellowship application page.