Institute Opened Applications for Health Justice Residency
The Sanctuary for Health Justice residency program has begun accepting applicants for its upcoming 2027 cycle.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Immigration
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The Institute of Development Studies has launched applications for its Sanctuary for Health Justice residency program. The initiative provides US-based health justice researchers an intellectual safe space for eighteen weeks of collaboration.
Why it matters
The program offers researchers protection and support while facing professional and personal attacks due to the changing health justice landscape in the United States. It facilitates collaboration through seminars and workshops with international development scholars.
The residency program lasts 18 weeks and includes a mandatory two-week summer school session. The program is now entering its second year of operation with financial backing from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Global Fund.
The players
Institute of Development Studies
This is a global research and teaching organization that focuses on international development and social change.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Global Fund
This entity provides the financial support required for the residency program to operate.
The details
Fellows participating in the residency engage in a series of seminars, workshops, and networking events alongside international development scholars. The initiative is designed to provide an intellectual sanctuary for researchers working within the United States.
Timeline
January 2027: A call for scholarships and unfunded places will launch.
March 19, 2027: The 18-week residency period begins.
June 14, 2027: The two-week summer school program begins.
Political Context
The Sanctuary for Health Justice residency serves as a specialized support mechanism for scholars navigating a polarized regulatory environment. This initiative counters the increasing pressure on health justice academics by providing resources and a protected environment for ongoing scholarly work.
Researchers based in the United States and Puerto Rico are eligible to apply for this intellectual support program. Applicants should prepare for the residency start date on March 19, 2027, and the associated two-week summer school beginning June 14, 2027.
The takeaway
Researchers seeking a protected environment to continue their work can leverage this fellowship to connect with international peers. Interested parties should monitor the January 2027 announcement for additional scholarship opportunities.
What happens next
A secondary application window for scholarship-based and unfunded residency spots is scheduled to open in January 2027.
Further reading
For broader trends regarding cross-border academic initiatives, visit the Immigration section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Institute of Development Studies.
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