Applications are now being accepted for the Leadership in Global Health Fellowship program. The Leadership in Global Health Fellowship prepares the future generation of global health professionals through a comprehensive program that includes placement in a high-impact internship. The program is open to students and trainees across the University. Placements for 2026 include GAVI, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria, UNDP, and UNICEF. Internships begin in June and end in late August. The deadline for applications is Sunday, February 8th at 11:59 P.M. EST.
To prepare for the internship, Fellows participate in a one-day orientation focused on building relationships within the group, learning about the institutional landscape in global health and discussing key concepts of professional integrity and leadership. Throughout the summer, Fellows participate in regular meetings with the YIGH team to reflect on their experience and receive support from program staff. The program concludes in the early fall with a final gathering to share reflections on their experiences and lessons learned.
Students can click here to apply by 11:59 PM on Sunday, February 8th, with placements finalized soon after spring break. Students can learn more about the Leadership in Global Health Fellowship Program on the Yale Institute for Global Health website. Individuals who have previously participated are not eligible to reapply.
Please reach out to Mike Skonieczny, Deputy Director at YIGH, at michael.skonieczny@yale.edu with any questions. Please include “2026 Leadership in Global Health Fellowship Program” in the subject line