Healthy Food Policy Fellowship 2026: Eligibility, Benefits, Application Process, and Deadline

Overview

The Healthy Food Policy Fellowship 2026 is an initiative funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies and implemented by Vital Strategies. The program aims to develop the next generation of researchers and public health policy experts who can support governments in making informed decisions about nutrition, food access, and public health. By strengthening national research capacity, the fellowship seeks to help countries address major public health challenges through evidence-based food policies that improve food environments.

Who can apply

This fellowship supports outstanding candidates who reside in Ghana, Kenya, Vietnam, Uganda, or Indonesia. Eligible applicants must be prospective Ph.D. candidates who are preparing to begin a doctoral program and have not yet enrolled. Candidates should intend to pursue research addressing critical gaps in food policy and demonstrate a strong commitment to contributing to research and policy development in their country of residence. Relevant academic fields include health economics, nutrition, marketing, food access, and health behavior.

How to apply

Interested candidates must complete the online application through ReviewR in English. The application process requires submitting a curriculum vitae and arranging for two letters of recommendation to be provided before the stated deadline.

Key dates

Applications must be submitted by November 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The announcement of results is expected in December 2026.