2027–2028 Harvard LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health

About the Opportunity

The Harvard Global Health Institute, in collaboration with the Department of Global Health and Population at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, is accepting applications for the 2027–2028 LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health.

The one-year programme is designed to strengthen leadership among experienced global health professionals who can use their knowledge and influence to support future leaders in the field.

The fellowship combines a virtual curriculum with a six-week in-person experience at Harvard in spring 2028. Fellows participate in executive leadership coaching, faculty mentorship, leadership masterclasses, executive education, speaking opportunities and professional networking.

Benefits

• Personalised leadership coaching and professional mentorship.
• Access to executive education and leadership masterclasses.
• Opportunities to engage with Harvard faculty and global health leaders.
• Professional networking and speaking opportunities.
• Coverage of flights, housing and course fees for the in-person experience.
• A living stipend for expenses during the in-person residency.

Eligibility Requirements

• A minimum of a master's degree in a relevant field.
• Full-time employment in global health.
• At least 10 years of professional experience beyond education; university student experience does not count.
• Substantial leadership experience and demonstrated potential for further leadership development.

• Current residence or employment in a low- or middle-income country, with plans to return after the fellowship.
• Employer support and an organisational champion who can serve as a reference.
• Availability for the six-week in-person residency in April 2028 and eligibility to obtain a J-1 visa.
• No participation in another full-time fellowship lasting four months or longer during the two years before arrival at Harvard.

Application Deadline: 15 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should review the official eligibility criteria and prepare their CV, letter of intent, four required essays, institutional commitment letter, 

mentor commitment letter and two additional reference letters.

Submit the application through Harvard's official fellowship application portal.

Application Link: https://my.reviewr.com/

Programme Details: https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/fellowships/harvard-lead-fellowship/