Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Connection to SLD or Advocacy:
    Have a lived experience with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) or other phenotypes of steatotic liver disease (SLD) as a patient or caregiver, or a background in patient advocacy either in SLD or another chronic health condition.
  • Engagement in Research and Development:
    Have experience with, or a strong interest in, advancing drug or diagnostic development, such as through involvement in clinical trial design, regulatory discussions, or serving in patient advisory roles.
  • Age Requirement:
    Be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
  • Geographic Location:
    Reside in North America, the European Union, or the United Kingdom.
  • Language Proficiency:
    Be comfortable reading, writing, and communicating in English, as all Fellowship activities are conducted in English.

For additional details, please see the Frequently Asked Questions section.