Apply for the Georgetown University Global Frontline Leaders International Programme 2027: $7,500 Stipend for Global Health Professionals
Overview
The Global Frontline Leaders International Programme 2027 is a ten-month international initiative organized by Georgetown University’s Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues. Running from February to November 2027, the cohort focuses on mental health and psychosocial support for children and families affected by conflict, displacement, climate pressures, and extreme poverty. The initiative is fully virtual, allowing participants to join from anywhere in the world while continuing their professional work.
Who can apply
The programme is open to eligible practitioners, researchers, and policymakers worldwide who work to improve mental health and psychosocial support for children, families, and communities. Suitable applicants include those who lead community or faith-based support initiatives, work with crisis-affected populations, conduct research on intervention effectiveness, or develop relevant policies. The initiative values community knowledge, cultural practices, and the leadership of individuals with lived experience.
What you get
Selected participants receive a $7,500 USD stipend paid in two instalments. Additional benefits include virtual learning opportunities, monthly virtual workshops with guest speakers and case studies, one-to-one mentorship and leadership coaching, and access to an international professional network. Participants engage with Georgetown University faculty as well as leaders from United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations, and foundations. The programme also includes collaborative research, culminating in co-authoring a paper and presenting findings through a webinar.
How to apply
Interested candidates must complete the official online application form. Further inquiries can be directed to the Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues through their designated email address.
Key dates
The application deadline is 6 November 2026. An individual welcome orientation session takes place in January 2027, and the programme runs from February to November 2027.