Contact Us | LHS E-STAR Center

For general inquiries or to request more information about Learning Health Systems, contact us by email at: [email protected].

If you have questions about potential or participating health systems, please contact:

UCSF Health	Ralph Gonzales
VA Medical Center	Josue Zapata
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital/ San Francisco Health Network	Delphine Tuot
Community Affiliates	Mike Potter

Scholar Application

The E-STAR Scholar application period is February 4 - March 16, 2026.

Apply here!

Please see E-STAR Information Session for a recording of the January 22 information session.

E-STAR scholars will receive project and professional development mentorship and approximately $25,000 for project-related costs. Faculty and staff E-STAR scholars may also use stipends for salary support, after covering any required course tuition or project-related expenses. Primary Project Mentors are also eligible for $2500 stipends.

In accordance with Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, health, or disability. For detailed information, please visit the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination.

Learning Health Systems Initiatives

See improvement Initiatives for a current list of health system initiatives. Scholar applicants may select first, second and third choice projects from this list.

If you represent a learning health system and would like to submit an initiative to partner with an E-STAR scholar, please complete the LHS initiative application.

Email [email protected] with questions.