Application Deadline: 11:59 PM EST, Sunday, November 15, 2026.
LOCATION: USA
The LEAD Fellowship, a one-year fellowship designed to advance leadership skills among individuals from low- and middle-income countries, is now accepting applications. Offered by the Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) in collaboration with the Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the program supports the continued development of leaders in global health.
ELIGIBILITY:
They welcome applicants from all continents, regions, disciplines, sectors, and gender identities. Candidates nominate themselves by applying for the fellowship.
Applicants must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Applicants must work full-time in the field of global health and have at least 10 years of professional experience beyond their education. Work completed as a university student does not count as professional experience.
Applicants must take a leave of absence (or equivalent) from their home institution during their six-week in-residence experience in April 2028.
Applicants must be eligible to obtain a J-1 visa for travel to the United States in April 2028 and must be available to reside in Cambridge, MA, for six weeks. Visa fees, housing, and flights will be covered by the fellowship, and a living stipend will be provided for the time in the United States.
In the two years prior to their fellowship at Harvard, candidates may not have participated in any full-time fellowship that lasted four months or longer.
Applicants must have substantial leadership experience and demonstrate further leadership potential.
All application materials are due by 11:59 PM EST, Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Applicants will be notified in spring 2027 if selected for the fellowship. The fellowship will run from September 1, 2027, to August 31, 2028.
BENEFIT:
The LEAD Fellowship offers a personalized, fully funded alternative, with mentorship and coaching.
