Harvard LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health 2026–2027

📖 About Harvard LEAD Fellowship

The Harvard LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health provides global health leaders the opportunity to reflect, recalibrate, and explore uncharted territories. Since its inception, fellows have come from 18 different countries, including representation from Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and South America. Their areas of focus have ranged from HIV/AIDS, healthcare, and health policy at the highest levels of government.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: October 06, 2025
• Application Deadline: November 30, 2025
• Category: Fellowship
• Opportunity Location: United States

🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship

• Fellows are required to take a leave of absence from their work responsibilities during their 6-week in-residence experience on campus, expected in April 2027.
• The fellowship financially covers:
  • Housing
  • Flights to and from Cambridge, MA
  • Course fees
  • Daily per diem for food and transportation
• Fellows will receive a stipend for logistical expenses.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Open to candidates from all continents, regions, disciplines, sectors, genders, and gender identities.
• Minimum Education: Applicants must hold at least a master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Professional Experience: At least 10 years of full-time professional experience in the field of global health. Work completed as a university student does not count as professional experience.
• Employer Support: Applicants must have the full support of their employer and a champion in their organization who serves as a reference.
• Leave of Absence: Applicants must take a leave of absence (or equivalent) from their home institution during their in-residence experience for 6 weeks in April 2027.
• Visa Requirements: Applicants must be able to obtain a J-1 visa for travel to the United States and reside in Boston, MA.
  • Visa fees, housing, flights, and a living stipend will be covered under the fellowship.
• Fellowship History: During the two years prior to arrival at Harvard, applicants should not have participated in a full-time fellowship lasting 4 months or longer.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: November 30, 2025
• Interested candidates can apply through the official application portal:
  • Harvard LEAD Fellowship Application Portal
  • Apply Here

🌟 Contact Information

For further details, visit the Harvard Global Health Institute.

This fellowship is a unique opportunity to advance your career in global health while contributing to impactful initiatives worldwide. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• Fellows are only required to take a leave of absence from their work responsibilities during their time in residence on campus, which is expected in April of 2027 for 6 weeks.
• The in-residence month on campus is financially covered through the fellowship award.
• 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).