SIHI Fellowship Programme 2026
📝 About SIHI Fellowship Programme
The Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI) Fellowship is designed to support early-career researchers in building skills related to social innovation, knowledge translation, and collaborative learning. Fellows will work closely with mentors and peers to develop educational materials and reflect on the collective fellowship experience.
Sponsor Organisation
- Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI)
🎁 Benefits of SIHI Fellowship Programme
Fellows will benefit from:
- Mentorship from experienced researchers and practitioners within the SIHI network
- Opportunities to collaborate with peers across countries and disciplines
- Practical experience in developing educational content for global audiences
- Exposure to diverse perspectives on social innovation and health systems
- Inclusion in a growing international community of practice
✅ Eligibility Criteria
The fellowship is open to early-career researchers who demonstrate a strong interest in social innovation in health.
Eligible applicants include individuals who:
- Are between 15 and 35 years of age, or
- Are within 10 years of completing a terminal degree
- Have an academic or professional interest in health systems, public health, social innovation, or related fields
- Are motivated to contribute to collaborative learning and open-access knowledge production
Applicants from diverse disciplinary backgrounds and geographic regions are encouraged to apply.
📅 Application Date and Process
Required Documents:
Applicants are required to upload:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter (maximum one page) describing:
- Interest in social innovation in health
- Motivation for applying to the SIHI Fellowship
- Any experience or interest in developing learning materials, such as short educational videos
- Preferred SIHI Hub(s) for mentorship and engagement
Applicants are encouraged to clearly articulate their interests and how the fellowship aligns with their career goals.
⏳ Application Deadline
16 February, 2026
🌐 Application Portal
View details and apply for the SIHI Fellowship Programme via the following link:
SIHI Fellowship Programme Application Portal
- Mentorship from experienced researchers and practitioners within the SIHI network
- Opportunities to collaborate with peers across countries and disciplines
- Practical experience in developing educational content for global audiences
- Exposure to diverse perspectives on social innovation and health systems
- Inclusion in a growing international community of practice
