The Harvard LEAD Fellows Program is a fully funded fellowship opportunity for international students focused on global health leadership. This six-week in-person program will commence in April 2027, with a virtual component in the fall of 2026. The program aims to empower leaders from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in the field of global health.

  • 🌍 Eligibility: Open to all nationalities, must hold a Master’s degree and have 10+ years of global health experience.
  • 📅 Duration: 1 year (Sept 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027)
    • Spring semester: In-person at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
    • Fall semester: Virtual participation
  • 💰 Funding & Benefits: Fully funded, covering:
    • ✈️ International airfare
    • 🏠 Accommodation
    • 🍽️ Meals
    • 💵 Stipend
    • 🛂 Visa fees
  • 🏥 Focus Areas:
    • HIV/AIDS
    • Healthcare & health policy
    • Leadership development in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)

Designation

Fellow

Research Area

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Global Health Leadership

Location

Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Eligibility/Qualification

  • Applicants must have a master’s degree in a related field.
  • Must be employed full-time in the global health industry.
  • A minimum of 10 years of professional experience (work done while enrolled in school does not count).
  • Full support from the applicant’s workplace is required, along with an organizational champion for reference.
  • Applicants must take a leave of absence from their home institution during the six-week in-residence program in April 2027.

Job Description

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Selected fellows will:

  • Engage in a transformative six-week in-person training program.
  • Collaborate with Harvard faculty involved in global health research and scholarship.
  • Develop leadership skills tailored to empower emerging leaders, especially women in global health.
  • Create plans to mentor and support upcoming leaders in their field.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete the online application, including the following documents:

  • Online Application Form
  • CV/Resume
  • A Letter of Intent (max 1.5 pages)
  • Four essays (max 2000 characters each) addressing:
  1. Plan for Career Development/Training Activities
  2. Project Plan
  3. Candidate’s Plan to Provide Mentoring
  4. Fellowship Impact on Candidate’s Organization, Field, and Home Country
  • A Letter of Institutional Commitment from their home institution
  • A Letter of Mentor Commitment from within the applicant’s organization
  • Two additional letters of reference.

Last Date for Apply

30th November 2025

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