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How do I become a DLRSA fellow? |
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All of the fellowships have been awarded under the current funding authorization. Bookmark this website for further information about future funding. |
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How can I get on the mailing list for future fellowship opportunities? |
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Send all of your contact information to the National Program Office:
Developing Leadership in Reducing Substance Abuse
1000 SW Broadway
Suite 1740
Portland, OR 97205
[email protected] |
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Who is eligible to participate in the program? |
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By design people are selected from a variety of disciplines related to substance abuse, for example advocacy, education, treatment, prevention, community development, policy and research are all areas represented by program fellows. There are doctors, social workers, certified treatment providers, nurses, lawyers, therapists, journalists and dentists – among other professions. There is no typical fellow. |
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What can I expect from the program? |
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DLRSA is designed as a high-level leadership development experience specifically for professionals in the substance abuse field. Each fellow is paired with a mentor who is already established as a leader in an aspect of the fellow’s work. The program staff members describe it as a “one-size-fits-one” program. As a result, each person creates a vision for their own fellowship – but there is no shortage of input from the program staff members, the other fellows and the mentors! In addition, the program offers a stipend to provide financial support for the learning plan. |
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What will be expected of me? |
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Each fellow creates a three-year plan that results in a steadily increasing sphere of influence in his/her chosen area of focus. Included in the plan is a project that will be completed during the fellowship that furthers the mission of the fellow’s employing organization. Along with the project, each fellow engages in personal and professional development activities that support the goals of the plan. |
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Is the fellowship instead of my job? |
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No, the fellowship is in addition to your job. It’s important when thinking about applying for this fellowship that you consider whether or not you have the time to take on such a commitment. Your employer will need to agree to provide release time for program activities, but some fellows find that participation in the program increases their exposure to opportunities that are hard to resist. It can sometimes be overwhelming. |
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What is The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation? |
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RWJF is a privately endowed foundation located in Princeton, New Jersey. It is the nation’s largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to health and health care. The mission of the Foundation is “To improve the health and health care of all Americans.” The Foundation has more than 2,000 active grants; including grants that help advance knowledge related to alcohol, tobacco and others drug problems. For more information visit the Foundation website at www.rwjf.org. |
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