How to Apply

Applications are no longer being accepted for the 13th cohort of the Massachusetts Institute for Community Health Leadership (MICHL) program, which will begin in September 2025 and run through May 2026.

Application Requirements

Applications are no longer being accepted for the upcoming cohort.

During the application period, applicants are asked to share about their role, organization, thoughts on leadership, experience with promoting racial equity, and more. A complete list of application questions is available.

Applicants are also asked to upload

A current resume or CV (no more than 2 pages)
Applicant Commitment Form (see below)
Supervisor Recommendation Form (see below)
CEO Recommendation Form (see below)

Costs

$600 – Massachusetts Grassroots, Advocacy, and/or Community-Based Non-Profit Organizations
$800 – Community Health Centers; Accountable Care Organizations; and Public Sector (city, local, and state government agencies or commissions)
$1,000 - Hospitals and Hospital Systems; Private Health Care Institutions; Health Plans; Academic Institutions; and other private sector entities.
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation underwrites all other costs of this 18-session experiential development program.