Golisano Institute Fellowship Applicant Criteria

Our Approach to Selection

We believe leadership potential exists across a wide range of professional backgrounds and experiences. For that reason, Fellowship applications are reviewed holistically by a diverse group of faculty members who consider each applicant's strengths, experiences, aspirations, and commitment to advancing health equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The goal of the review process is to identify individuals who are ready to grow through the Fellowship and contribute to our collaborative learning community. 

Additional Considerations

The Golisano Fellowship welcomes applicants from diverse professional backgrounds and career stages. While many applicants have advanced nursing education, selection is based on an individual's potential to contribute to and benefit from the Fellowship experience. 

Strong candidates often demonstrate: 

• A commitment to improving the health, well-being, and inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 
• Interest in expanding their expertise and leadership capacity within an interprofessional learning environment. 
• Experience or emerging contributions in clinical practice, education, research, advocacy, quality improvement, policy, or systems leadership. 
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to engage with colleagues across disciplines, sectors, and communities. 
• The motivation to create meaningful change and advance health equity for people with IDD. 

The Fellowship values curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to lifelong learning. We seek individuals who are ready to grow as leaders while contributing to a national community dedicated to improving the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Note: If you feel that you are an ideal candidate who is not adequately described above, please contact the Fellowship Director, Dr. Jane Tobias, at jtobias@sjf.edu, to schedule a telephone or video appointment.