Fully Funded: Harvard LEAD Fellowship 2027 / 2028
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Applications are now open for the Harvard LEAD Fellowship 2027, a fully funded fellowship for one year, offered by the Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) in collaboration with the Department of Global Health and Population at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The fellowship is designed for professionals working in global health, particularly those from low- and middle-income countries, who want to strengthen their leadership skills, advance their careers, and create a lasting impact in their organizations and communities.
Candidates will travel to the United States to attend the Harvard LEAD Program at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, for six weeks.
Quick Overview
- Host Institution: Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI)
- Fellowship Name: Harvard LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Duration: 12 months
- Program Period: September 1, 2027 – August 31, 2028
- Deadline: November 15, 2026
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Financial Benefits
The Harvard LEAD Fellowship provides financial support for the six-week in-person experience at Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Selected fellows receive:
- Round-trip airfare: Travel expenses to and from the United States are covered.
- Visa fees: Financial support for obtaining the required J-1 visa.
- Accommodation: Housing during the in-person fellowship period.
- Living stipend: Financial support for daily living expenses during the stay in the United States.
Eligibility Criteria
- The fellowship is open to all nationalities.
- Hold at least a relevant master’s degree.
- Have 10+ years of professional experience beyond education.
- Work full-time in global health with demonstrated leadership experience.
- Be based and working in an eligible low- or middle-income country.
- Be willing to return to your home country after the fellowship.
- Be available for the six-week in-person program at Harvard in April 2028.
- Meet the U.S. J-1 visa requirements.
- Have the required institutional support, mentor commitment, and reference letters.
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