About Harvard LEAD Fellowship Program
Fellowships are a powerful tool for academic institutions to nurture talent, drive innovation, and empower emerging leaders.
Our Harvard LEAD Fellowship Program offer valuable opportunities for post-docs, global health leaders, and Harvard junior faculty to advance their careers, receive expert mentorship, and connect with Harvard’s diverse community of health professionals.
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 Harvard LEAD Fellowship Program 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.
The Harvard LEAD Fellowship Program will start from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027. The Fall semester is Virtual, and for the Spring semester, candidates will travel to the United States to attend the Harvard LEAD Program at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The Duration of the in-person program is 6 weeks, which is expected in April of 2027.
Summary of the Harvard LEAD Fellowship Program 2026/27
- Type: Fellowships
- Location: Harvard University, USA (Virtual and In-person)
- Duration: 12 months
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Benefits: Visa fees, Living Stipend, Flight Costs, Accommodation and meals
- Deadline: November 30th, 2025
Eligibility Criterias for the Harvard LEAD Fellowship Program 2026/27
- possess a minimum of a master’s degree in a relevant field.
- be currently working full-time in the field of global health.
- have at least 10 years of professional experience (work completed as a university student does not count).
- have the full support of their employer and a champion in their organization who will serve as a reference
- take a leave of absence (or equivalent) from their home institution during the 6-week in-residence experience in April 2027.
- be able to reside in Boston, MA.
- nominate yourself by applying.
The Harvard LEAD Fellowship Program Benefits
Return Airfare
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Stipend
- Visa Fees
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- CV/Resume.
- Letter of Intent.
- Essay 1: Plan for Career Development/Training Activities.
- Essay 2: Project Plan.
- Essay 3: Candidate’s Plan to Provide Mentoring.
- Essay 4: Fellowship Impact on Candidate’s Organization, Field, and Home Country.
- Letter of Institutional Commitment.
- Letter of Mentor Commitment.
- Two additional letters of reference.
Deadline: November 30th, 2025
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