The Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation aims to prepare future health professionals to meet the diverse and complex needs of the 21st-century population. Focused on enhancing learning environments, the foundation emphasizes prevention, social determinants of health, and compassionate care, grounded in the scientific basis of disease and contemporary medical discoveries.
The Macy Faculty Scholars Program is designed to support promising educators in medicine and nursing by offering financial aid, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to accelerate their careers and impact in health professions education. The program's grants provide salary support for protected time to work on an educational project at the home institution, mentoring from a National Advisory Committee and program alumni, participation in special events and courses, and access to a network of Macy grantees. Selection criteria focus on the candidate's effectiveness as an educator, potential for national leadership, and the merit and impact of their proposed project. Funding includes up to $100,000 per year for salary, with additional funds for project support, professional development, and related travel.