Global Health Fellowship 2026, USA
The NPGH LEADERs Global Health Fellowship is now accepting applications for its 2027–2028 cohort, offering doctoral students, medical graduates, and early-career researchers an opportunity to gain international research experience while working alongside leading global health experts. The year-long fellowship is designed to strengthen research capacity through mentorship, collaborative projects, and practical field experience at partner institutions across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Unlike traditional scholarships focused on classroom education, this fellowship emphasizes full-time research training and professional development in global health. Participants will conduct research under the guidance of experienced mentors from U.S. consortium universities and international partner institutions while contributing to projects that address pressing healthcare challenges worldwide.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Organization: NPGH LEADERs Global Health Fellowship Program
- Fellowship Type: Fully Funded Research Training Fellowship
- Fellowship Duration: 12 Months
- Eligible Degrees: Doctoral and Postdoctoral
- Host Locations: Africa, Asia, and Latin America
- Funding Support: Up to US$7,500 for predoctoral fellows and up to US$10,000 for postdoctoral fellows
- Eligible Applicants: U.S. citizens and researchers from selected partner countries
- Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
Degree Level
The fellowship is available for:
- Doctoral (Predoctoral) Researchers
- Postdoctoral Researchers
- Medical Graduates with eligible qualifications
Available Subjects
Applicants may conduct research in a wide variety of global health disciplines, including:
- Infectious Diseases
- HIV/AIDS
- Cancer Research
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Diabetes
- Child Health
- Women's Health
- Mental Health
- Environmental Health
- Behavioral Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Data Science
- Public Health Systems
- Disease Prevention
- Aging Research
- Addiction Studies
Applicants may also propose independent research projects that align with global health priorities and receive mentor approval.
Benefits
Successful fellows will receive several valuable benefits, including:
- Financial support for approved research activities
- Up to US$7,500 in research funding for eligible U.S. predoctoral fellows
- Up to US$10,000 in research funding for eligible postdoctoral fellows
- International research placement at leading partner institutions
- Dual mentorship from U.S. and international experts
- Opportunities to build long-term research collaborations
- Hands-on experience in real-world healthcare settings
- Professional development and global networking opportunities
Eligible Nationalities
Applications are accepted from:
- United States
- Cameroon
- Ghana
- India
- Kenya
- Nepal
- Peru
- Thailand
- Uganda
International applicants must be affiliated with an approved partner institution in their respective country.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- Predoctoral applicants should be enrolled in a doctoral program and have completed at least one year of study before the fellowship begins.
- Postdoctoral applicants must hold a doctoral or terminal professional degree, generally earned within the past six years.
- Applicants must identify both a U.S.-based mentor and an international mentor before submitting their application.
- Research proposals should align with the program's global health priorities.
- International applicants must be affiliated with an eligible partner institution.
- Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to global health research and collaboration.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should follow these steps:
- Identify and secure both a U.S. mentor and an international research mentor.
- Develop a research proposal in collaboration with mentors.
- Prepare a mentoring plan and project budget.
- Gather required recommendation letters from both mentors.
- Submit personal statements and supporting academic documents.
- Predoctoral applicants should include official academic transcripts.
- Complete and submit the fellowship application before the deadline.
Because mentor approval is mandatory, applicants are encouraged to begin contacting potential supervisors well in advance of the application deadline.
International Research Sites
Selected fellows may be placed at prestigious universities and research institutions across participating countries, providing exposure to diverse healthcare systems and collaborative research environments. These placements help participants build international networks and gain practical experience addressing complex public health challenges.
Application Deadline
The final date to apply for the NPGH LEADERs Global Health Fellowship for the 2027–2028 cycle is 15 September 2026.
