Harvard Global Health Institute - LEAD Fellowship 2027–2028 (Fully Funded)

Harvard Global Health Institute is currently accepting applications for the LEAD Fellowship 2027–2028. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

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About Harvard Global Health Institute - LEAD Fellowship

The 2027–2028 LEAD Fellowship program will consist of a 12-month virtual curriculum with a six-week in-person experience in Spring 2028. Throughout their fellowship year, fellows will engage in one-on-one leadership coaching, mentorship, an executive education course, speaking events, private leadership masterclasses led by Harvard faculty, and networking opportunities. 

The LEAD Fellowship is highly customized to each fellow, giving participants the autonomy to build their own leadership development curriculum around their specific interests, goals, and areas for growth. Fellows are connected to world-class faculty and senior mentors who offer instruction and guidance aligned with their individual goals. They also engage in tailored leadership training as a cohort and have opportunities for speaking, networking, and independent project work. 

Benefits of Harvard Global Health Institute - LEAD Fellowship

The Harvard LEAD Fellowship provides substantial financial support for the required six-week residential component in the United States.

For the April 2028 in-person experience, the fellowship will cover:

  • International travel/flight costs
  • Housing in Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • J-1 visa fees
  • Living stipend during the U.S. residency

The fellowship therefore enables selected professionals to undertake the Harvard residential experience without bearing the major travel and accommodation costs themselves.

Harvard Global Health Institute - LEAD Fellowship Requirements

They welcome applicants from all continents, regions, disciplines, sectors, and gender identities. Candidates nominate themselves by applying for the fellowship. 

  • Applicants must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field. 
  • Applicants must work full-time in the field of global health and have at least 10 years of professional experience beyond their education. Work completed as a university student does not count as professional experience. 
  • Applicants must take a leave of absence (or equivalent) from their home institution during their six-week in-residence experience in April 2028. 
  • Applicants must be eligible to obtain a J-1 visa for travel to the United States in April 2028 and must be available to reside in Cambridge, MA, for six weeks. Visa fees, housing, and flights will be covered by the fellowship, and a living stipend will be provided for the time in the United States. 
  • In the two years prior to their fellowship at Harvard, candidates may not have participated in any full-time fellowship that lasted four months or longer. 
  • Applicants must have substantial leadership experience and demonstrate further leadership potential. 

Application Date and Process

  • Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

15 November, 2026

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