Agents of Change (AoC) Merck Fellows Program Renewals

What is it? 

• New for the 2023-2024 program year:  As we have a limited budget for the program year and increased interest in this fellowship program, applications for each term is a competitive process.  No priority will be given for renewal or new applications. Fellows who maintain eligibility can be funded for up to a total of 1 year, or 3 terms, if successfully awarded after each new/renewal application.  As with previous terms, we are not able to guarantee funding of renewal applications each term. *Please note that award amounts each term can change developing on the budget availability.* 

Eligibility

• To be eligible for renewal you must complete the requirements of the previous term. 

• Participate in one AoC Workshop (Async and zoom options available)  

• Complete 4 reflections through iLearn  

• Complete a final reflection 

How to Renew

• You will need to complete all the requirements and expectations from your previous term 

• Please have your mentor complete this renewal form 

• In your culminating reflection, you will be asked to complete some additional questions as part of the renewal application

  • Renewal awards are dependent on funding availability.

Deadlines  

• All requirements and faculty renewal forms must be received by the following dates to be considered for renewal:  

  • Fall 2023: Oct 16th