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Applications are currently being accepted for the University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health Women in Global Health Leadership Fellowship for Early-Mid Career Professionals 2026/2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
This program was created in collaboration between the University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health (Canada), the Moi University School of Public Health (Kenya) and the University of Cape Town School of Public Health (South Africa), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
Aside from a curriculum in global health policy, gender equity and leadership, this hybrid fellowship journey includes:
• Training and workshops delivered by experts
• Personalized mentorship
• Guidance in the design of a leadership project
• Fully funded one week in-person training (including transportation, accommodation, and meals)
• Financial stipend*
In-Person Training*
All participants will be expected to attend the one-week in-person training. Transportation, accommodations and meals will be provided.
Financial Support*
This fellowship will provide participants with a living and family support stipend to cover lost wages, child or elder care, or other expenses to support their full participation in the program.
Competencies
Throughout the program, participants can expect to gain knowledge and skills in the following competencies:
• Gender Equity and Intersectional Analysis: The ability to apply an intersectional and/or gender equity lens to health systems and/or health systems research.
• Global Health Policy and Advocacy: The ability to work around policy development, communication, cohesion, and advocacy to address the political environment and organizational culture of health institutions.
• Leadership: The ability to create a vision which empowers others, fosters collaboration, lead, guide decision-making and support diverse team members, to recognize and challenge gender inequity within their organization.
• Mentorship: The ability to develop and realize their leadership potential, their skillset, recognize opportunities for change, and optimize institutional resources to promote gender equity through their work.
Applicants for this fellowship must meet the following criteria:
