Harvard Global Health Institute
Harvard Global Health Institute supports researchers, faculty, and global health leaders through research, curriculum development, and leadership fellowships to advance global health and future female leaders.
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Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates: November 15, 2026, 11:59 PM EST (2027–2028 LEAD Fellowship)
Funding Amounts: Burke: $30,000–$90,000 for 12 months; Climate and Health: $90,000 annually for two years; LEAD: covered residency expenses and stipend
Summary: Harvard Global Health Institute supports global health research, curriculum development, and leadership through fellowships, mentorship, and scholarly connections.
Key Information: Eligibility is fellowship-specific: Harvard junior faculty, recent doctoral researchers with Harvard hosts, or experienced leaders working in low- and middle-income countries.
Description
The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) offers fellowships and scholarly working groups that connect postdoctoral scholars, global health leaders, and Harvard junior faculty with mentorship and Harvard’s health community. Burke fellowships support foundational or exploratory global health research and innovative curriculum development, particularly undergraduate teaching. The HGHI-Salata Burke fellowship supports research at the intersection of climate change and human health.
The Harvard LEAD Fellowship, offered jointly with the Department of Global Health and Population at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, develops leaders working in low- and middle-income countries who will mentor future female global health leaders. Its personalized, year-long experience combines executive coaching, faculty mentorship, leadership workshops, an executive education course, and speaking opportunities.
