Call for DTH-Lab’s Research Fellowship Programme 2026 is open now !!!
DTH-Lab’s Fellowship Program offers students and early career professionals from low and middle-income countries opportunities to support a specific area of DTH-Lab’s research or analysis. An important aim of the Fellowship program is to contribute to building the capacity of future health leaders to shape policy and governance issues related to the digital transformations of health.
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The DTH-Lab is a global consortium of partners working to drive value-based and youth-centered digital transformations of health at global and country levels. The DTH-Lab’s fellowship program offers students and early career professionals from low and middle-income countries opportunities to support a specific area of DTH-Lab’s research or analysis. An important aim of the fellowship program is to contribute to
building the capacity of future health leaders to shape policy and governance issues related to the digital transformations of health.
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The duration of this fellowship program will be six months from 1 May to 31 October 2026. Fellowships will be in the form of a consultancy: each fellow will receive a stipend in the amount of up to 1,800 USD for an engagement of up to 30 days of work and the completed milestones. This research will be exclusively desk-based. Fellows will be supervised by the DTH-Lab’s Policy and Research Coordinator with additional guidance from other team members as required. Fellows will work remotely according to their preferred schedule and location.
For the 2026 fellowship program, they are looking for eight fellows to carry out research on the following topics:
- National policies for young people’s digital well-being
- Mapping national digital health services for young people
- Digital citizenship for health
- AI competencies and the health workforce
- Emerging roles in an AI-enabled health workforce
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- Each fellow will receive a stipend in the amount of up to 1,800 USD for an engagement of up to 30 days of work and the completed milestones.
- Fellows will be supervised by the DTH-Lab’s Policy and Research Coordinator with additional guidance from other team members as required.
- An induction and regular virtual meetings with the supervisor.
- Provision of background materials and contacts for interviews, etc.
- Regular input and feedback on their work.
- Opportunities for the fellow to discuss his/her research with experienced DTH-Lab partners and build their professional networks.
- Opportunities for the fellow to promote and present their work following publication.
Eligibilities
- Educational background: Fellows must be affiliated with an academic or research institution, either as a student or researcher. A degree in the field of study is an
advantage. - Research skills: Fellows need to possess strong research skills, including the ability to design research assignments, collect and analyze data, and draw conclusions from their findings. They may have expertise in specific research methodologies, techniques, or tools relevant to their field.
- Communication skills: Fellows must have effective communication skills, as they need to be able to communicate their research findings through written publications, presentations and discussions with colleagues. They should be able to convey complex ideas in a clear and accessible manner to diverse audiences.
- Time management and organizational skills: Fellows need to be able to manage their time effectively and meet agreed deadlines. They must be self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
Application Process
- Interest candidates have to submit the application form from the APPLY NOW link
- Interviews will be held during the week beginning 20th April
- Applications will only be considered if they include the following material:
- Curriculum Vitae / Resume including date of birth and nationality
- Details of two referees.
Application Deadline: April 12, 2026 (9 Days Remaining)
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