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The Harvard LEAD Fellowship 2027–2028 is a one-year leadership development programme offered by the Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI), in collaboration with the Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The fellowship supports experienced professionals working in global health who want to strengthen their leadership skills and expand their professional impact.
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The programme includes a 12-month virtual curriculum and a six-week in-person experience in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in April 2028. Fellows will participate in individual leadership coaching, mentorship, executive education, leadership masterclasses led by Harvard faculty, speaking events, networking opportunities, and independent project work.
The fellowship is tailored to each participant’s interests, professional goals, and leadership development needs. Fellows will have opportunities to learn from experienced mentors, exchange ideas with other global health professionals, and become part of a network of Harvard fellows and alumni from different countries and professional backgrounds.
Applicants from all continents, regions, disciplines, sectors, and gender identities are welcome. Candidates must hold at least a relevant master’s degree, work full-time in global health, have a minimum of 10 years of professional experience beyond their education, and demonstrate substantial leadership experience and further leadership potential.
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The fellowship provides funding for the six-week residential experience, including flights, housing, visa fees, and a living stipend during the stay in the United States.
The fellowship runs from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2028. Applicants should review the eligibility requirements and prepare all application materials before the deadline.
Benefits
- Leadership Development: Participate in a customized 12-month virtual leadership curriculum.
- In-Person Experience: Attend a six-week residential programme at Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Travel Support: Flights to the United States are covered.
- Accommodation: Housing during the in-person experience is provided.
- Visa Support: Visa fees are covered.
- Living Stipend: Receive a stipend for the period spent in the United States.
- Personalized Coaching: Access one-on-one leadership coaching and mentorship.
- Executive Education: Participate in an executive education course and leadership masterclasses led by Harvard faculty.
- Networking: Connect with global health leaders, peers, mentors, and Harvard alumni.
- Professional Growth: Develop leadership skills through speaking events, networking, and independent project work.
Eligibilities
- Education: Must hold at least a master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Professional Experience: Must have at least 10 years of professional experience beyond education. Work completed as a university student does not count.
- Employment: Must work full-time in the field of global health.
- Leadership Experience: Must demonstrate substantial leadership experience and potential for further leadership development.
- In-Person Participation: Must be able to reside in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for six weeks in April 2028.
- Leave of Absence: Must arrange a leave of absence or equivalent from their home institution during the in-person programme.
- Visa: Must be eligible to obtain a J-1 visa to travel to the United States.
- Previous Fellowships: Must not have participated in a full-time fellowship lasting four months or longer during the two years before the Harvard fellowship.
- Eligible Applicants: Applicants from all continents, regions, disciplines, sectors, and gender identities are welcome.
- Application: Candidates must nominate themselves by submitting an application.
Application Process
- Visit the official Harvard LEAD Fellowship webpage.
- Review the eligibility requirements and application FAQs carefully.
- Prepare the required application materials and ensure you meet the professional experience, leadership, and education requirements.
- Complete and submit the online application through the official fellowship page.
- Submit all application materials before the deadline of 15 November 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.
Applicants will be notified in spring 2027 if selected.
Application Deadline: November 16, 2026 (31 Days Remaining)
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