Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Interprofessional training of the health workforce
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
South Louisiana AHEC Scholars Program
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Louisiana that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Louisiana that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Louisiana
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Southeast Louisiana Area Health Education Center
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Southeast Louisiana Area Health Education Center
West Virginia Rural Community Health Scholars
A program for health professions students in West Virginia that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
A program for health professions students in West Virginia that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: West Virginia
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: West Virginia Area Health Education Centers
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: West Virginia Area Health Education Centers
Wisconsin AHEC Scholars Program
Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Wisconsin that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Wisconsin that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsor: Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsor: Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System
Oregon AHEC Scholars Program
Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Oregon that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Oregon that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Oregon
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
Sponsor: Oregon Area Health Education Centers
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
Sponsor: Oregon Area Health Education Centers
Nebraska AHEC Scholars Program
Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Nebraska that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Nebraska that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Nebraska
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Sponsor: Nebraska Area Health Education Centers
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Sponsor: Nebraska Area Health Education Centers
Indiana AHEC Scholars: Community Healthcare Fellows Program
Inactive
An interprofessional fellowship program for health professions students in Indiana that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
An interprofessional fellowship program for health professions students in Indiana that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Indiana
Application Deadline: Sep 21, 2026
Sponsor: Indiana Area Health Education Centers Network
Application Deadline: Sep 21, 2026
Sponsor: Indiana Area Health Education Centers Network
Utah AHEC Scholars Program
Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Utah that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and urban underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Utah that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and urban underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Utah
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Sponsor: Utah Area Health Education Centers
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Sponsor: Utah Area Health Education Centers
Minnesota Clinical Oncology Rural Experience (CORE)
Inactive
Specialized training and hands-on clinical placements for Minnesota medical residents, fellows, medical students, nurse practitioner students, and physician assistant students to build the skills needed to provide high-quality cancer care in rural areas of the state.
Specialized training and hands-on clinical placements for Minnesota medical residents, fellows, medical students, nurse practitioner students, and physician assistant students to build the skills needed to provide high-quality cancer care in rural areas of the state.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsor: Rural Cancer Institute
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsor: Rural Cancer Institute
Maine AHEC Scholars Program
Inactive
A 2-year multidisciplinary certificate and honors distinction program for health professions students in Maine that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and healthcare shortage communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
A 2-year multidisciplinary certificate and honors distinction program for health professions students in Maine that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and healthcare shortage communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Maine
Application Deadline: Jul 25, 2026
Sponsors: Maine Area Health Education Center Network, University of New England Center for Excellence in Health Innovation
Application Deadline: Jul 25, 2026
Sponsors: Maine Area Health Education Center Network, University of New England Center for Excellence in Health Innovation
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND)
Inactive
Funding to improve the quality of care for children and youth with autism and other developmental disabilities (DD) by training health and related professionals to screen, diagnose, and provide services for them across the lifespan. Meeting the needs of rural populations is part of the program strategies.
Funding to improve the quality of care for children and youth with autism and other developmental disabilities (DD) by training health and related professionals to screen, diagnose, and provide services for them across the lifespan. Meeting the needs of rural populations is part of the program strategies.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Jul 10, 2026
Sponsors: Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Jul 10, 2026
Sponsors: Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services