Harvard Global Health Institute supports scholars, faculty, and global health leaders through research, curriculum development, mentorship, and collaboration to advance global health and leadership.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (LEAD) | March 2027 (Burke Fellowships) | April 2027 (Scholarly Working Groups) | September 2027 (Visiting Research Scholarship)
Funding Amounts: Burke: $90,000 research or $30,000 curriculum awards for 12 months; Climate and Health: $90,000 annual salary for two years; LEAD and Visiting Scholars: funded residency expenses
Summary: Harvard Global Health Institute supports global health research, leadership development, mentorship, and collaboration through fellowships and scholarly working groups.
The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) offers opportunities for postdoctoral scholars, Harvard junior faculty, and global health leaders to advance their careers through research support, expert mentorship, and connections across Harvard’s health community. Burke Fellowships support foundational or exploratory global health research, innovative curriculum development, and research at the intersection of climate change and human health.
The Harvard LEAD Fellowship develops leadership skills in professionals working in low- and middle-income countries who will mentor future female global health leaders. Scholarly Working Groups bring together faculty across Harvard schools to advance “Health for All,” catalyzing grants, policy briefs, working papers, and networks. The Visiting Research Scholarship Program supports six-week visits by international collaborators to deepen existing partnerships with Harvard faculty.