Harvard LEAD Fellowship 2027/28, USA (Fully Funded)
Overview
The Harvard LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health is a one-year program offered by the Harvard Global Health Institute in collaboration with the Department of Global Health and Population at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The fellowship runs from September 1, 2027, to August 31, 2028, and includes a six-week in-person program at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, taking place in April 2028. The program aims to help professionals strengthen their leadership skills, advance their careers, and generate impact within their organizations and communities.
Who can apply
Applicants of all nationalities are eligible, provided they are based and working full-time in an eligible low- or middle-income country within the global health sector. Candidates must hold at least a relevant master degree and possess a minimum of 10 years of professional experience following their education. Additional requirements include demonstrated leadership experience, the ability to meet United States J-1 visa requirements, willingness to return to the home country after completion, availability for the six-week in-person stay in Cambridge, and secured institutional support, a mentor commitment, and reference letters.
What you get
Selected participants receive financial support covering the six-week in-person component of the fellowship at Harvard University. This funding includes round-trip airfare for travel to and from the United States, coverage of visa fees, housing accommodations during the in-person period, and a living stipend to assist with daily living expenses while in the United States.
Requirements
Applicants must prepare and submit a curriculum vitae, a letter of intent, four essays, an institutional commitment letter, a mentor commitment letter, and two additional references through the online application form.
Key dates
The application deadline is November 15, 2026. Selection decisions are expected to be announced in the spring of 2027. The fellowship program period spans from September 1, 2027, to August 31, 2028, with the in-person portion occurring in April 2028.