Now Accepting Applications: Harvard LEAD Fellowship 2027–2028

Harvard Learn, Engage, Advance, Disrupt “LEAD” Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health

To equip and empower more leaders in global health, the Harvard Global Health Institute, in collaboration with the Department of Global Health and Population at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, offers a transformational 1-year fellowship specifically designed to promote leadership skills in individuals in low- and middle-income countries who will, in turn, mentor future female leaders in global health. Candidates should be currently based/working in a LMIC, and plan to return there after their fellowship.

The fellowship experience provides global health leaders time to reflect, recalibrate, and explore uncharted territories. To date, fellows have come from 18 different countries, with representation from Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and South America. Their areas of focus have ranged from HIV/AIDS and healthcare to health policy at the highest levels of government. Past fellows’ areas of expertise span disciplines including research, advocacy, administration, and policy.

Applications for the 2027–2028 cohort are now open! We will accept through 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, November 15, 2026.

Please refer to the application requirements to prepare your application and visit the application link to apply.