HBCU Translational Science Fellowship
The inaugural cohort of six HBCU researchers to drive Black youth wellness initiatives.
Program Overview
The HBCU translational science fellowship aims to increase the number of viable solutions supporting the mental health and well-being of Black adolescents by amplifying the visibility of Black youth mental health research within the broader mental health field. The Fellowship is designed for research faculty and career researchers at Historically Black Colleges and Universities who have expertise in Black youth well-being and who have a goal of translating this research into practical approaches and solutions. The cohorts of fellows will collaborate with and learn from each other, as well as from Hopelab experts, industry leaders, and previous HBCU fellows to develop and refine their projects.
Applications for the 2025-26 Cohort closed April 21, 2025
HBCU Translational Science Fellows each work on an independent project focused on supporting the well-being of Black adolescents (ages 10-25). Fellows bring a particular research expertise focused on Black youth well-being with aims to translate this research into practical approaches and solutions through partnerships in areas including practice, products, and/or policies. They have an interest in broadening their aperture by exploring different methods for research, design, and application, expanding their networks, and deepening their understanding of adjacent sectors (e.g. digital/social innovation, youth-serving organizations, philanthropy, and/or policy).
Fellowship Details
Applications for the 2025-26 Cohort closed April 21, 2025.
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Meet the 2024-25 inaugural cohort
Empowering young Black people to thrive requires a deep understanding of their unique mental health and well-being needs. Hopelab is excited to accelerate cutting-edge research at HBCUs to help improve Black youth mental health.
Dr. Charity Brown Griffin
Program Advisor, HBCU Translational Science Fellowship
Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences at Winston-Salem State University
Bezos Family Foundation
The HBCU Translational Science Fellowship is generously supported by
Emergence Collective
Working alongside curious organizations seeking to be more effective and reflective using inclusive and participatory approaches.
