We are thrilled to announce that applications for the Contractor Fellows in Healthcare Program are now open for a Fall 2026 start. Made possible by the generous support of Ashish Contractor (BS '97) and Amy Lung Contractor (BS '00), this competitive fellowship is open to advanced-year MBA students with a focus in healthcare who demonstrate outstanding potential.

A select cohort of MBA students will participate in a year-long program and fellows choose from several experiential pathways tailored to their interests and goals:
*  Completing a for-credit project with a partner organization
*  Conducting faculty-supervised research on a pressing business or policy question
*  Organizing a healthcare industry or research conference
*  Developing thought leadership forums at Stern, such as policy interviews or co-authored blog posts on healthcare business topics

Beyond their individual projects, fellows gather monthly as a cohort to share progress, receive feedback from peers and invited industry leaders, and hear directly from practitioners about the trends shaping their corners of the healthcare landscape.

Fellows also benefit from one-on-one mentorship with senior leaders drawn from NYU's network and the broader New York City healthcare ecosystem.
*  Apply Here: Contractor Fellowship in Healthcare 2026 - 2027 Application
*  Application Deadline: 5pm Friday, May 1st, 2026
*  Eligibility: Full-time, part-time, focused, and dual degree MBA students are all encouraged to apply. For students in the full-time and part-time programs, preference will be given to advanced-year MBAs who have completed their core coursework.

Reach out to us at healthcareinitiative@stern.nyu.edu with any questions.