NPGH Global Health Fellowship

PhD and postdoctoral researchers can participate in a year-long NPGH LEADERs Global Health Fellowship. It facilitates the development of autonomous global health research initiatives by matching fellows with seasoned mentors from prestigious American universities and partner organizations overseas. Applicants looking to gain experience in international research before pursuing professions in academia, medicine, or policy are especially well-suited for this fellowship. The NPGH LEADERs Global Health Fellowship 2027 provides a full year of practical research experience at prestigious institutions throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America under the supervision of both U.S. and international mentors, something many traditional scholarships do not offer to doctoral researchers, medical graduates, and early-career scientists hoping to establish an international research profile.

Financial Benefits of NPGH Global Health Fellowship:

• The fellowship offers committed funding for training initiatives and research implementation.

• Postdoctoral fellows from the US and qualified partner nations may receive up to US$10,000 for authorized research-related costs, while predoctoral fellows from the US may receive up to US$7,500 in research funding.

• Candidates should be aware that this is not a traditional degree scholarship but rather a research-training fellowship.

• The purpose of funding is to support the fellowship year’s professional development activities and project execution.

• Documents Required:

  • Completed Online application form

  • Degree Certificate

  • Academic Transcript

  • Passport or national identity document

  • Medical certificate

  • A research proposal,

  • Mentorship plan,

  • Personal statements,

  • Project budget,

  • Recommendation letters from both mentors

Eligibility Criteria for NPGH Global Health Fellowship:

• The program is designed for postdoctoral researchers and doctorate students who are committed to pursuing careers in global health research.

• Before the fellowship starts, predoctoral candidates must be enrolled in a doctoral-level program and have finished at least a year of coursework.

• A doctorate or terminal professional degree is required, and candidates for postdoctoral positions often need to have earned it within the last six years.

• International candidates must be connected to one of the program’s authorized partner institutions back home.

• Finding two mentors—one from the intended overseas research site and one from a participating U.S. consortium university—is a crucial prerequisite for applying.

• This approach may be considerably simpler for those who already have established academic networks or research collaborations.

• The fellowship invites applicants from the United States as well as selected partner countries, including:

  • Cameroon,

  • Ghana,

  • India,

  • Kenya,

  • Nepal,

  • Peru,

  • Thailand,

  • Uganda.