ELIGIBILITY:

They welcome applicants from all continents, regions, disciplines, sectors, genders, and gender identities. Candidates nominate themselves by submitting an application 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. Work completed as a university student does not count as professional experience. 

Applicants must have the full support of their employer and a champion in their organization who serves as a reference. 

Applicants must take a leave of absence (or equivalent) from their home institution during their in-residence experience for 6 weeks in April 2027. 

Applicants must be able to obtain a J-1 visa for travel to the United States and must be able to reside in Boston, MA. NOTE: Visa fees, housing, and flights will be covered under the fellowship and a living stipend will be provided for the weeks in residence. 

During the two years prior to arrival at Harvard, the fellows should not have participated in a full-time fellowship that lasted 4 months or longer. 

CV/Resume  

A Letter of Intent (no more than 1.5 pages in length) The letter of intent should describe your professional journey in global health and why/how the LEAD fellowship would be transformative for your organization and your country. 

Four essays (no more than 2000 characters each)  

Essay 1: Plan for Career Development/Training Activities  

Essay 2: Project Plan  

Essay 3: Candidate’s Plan to Provide Mentoring  

Essay 4: Fellowship Impact on Candidate’s Organization, Field, and Home Country 

BENEFIT:

The in-residence month on campus is financially covered through the fellowship award and fellows will be provided a stipend for logistical expenses (i.e. housing, flights to and from Cambridge, MA, course fees and daily per diem for food and transportation).