Applications are now open for the Women in Global Health Leadership Fellowship 2025/26, a year-long, fully funded program aimed at strengthening the leadership skills of African women working in public and global health. Designed to advance gender equity in health systems, the fellowship includes online learning, personalized mentorship, a one-week in-person training, and a financial stipend.

The Women in Global Health Leadership Fellowship is open to African women who reside and work in Kenya or South Africa and have 5 to 15 years of experience in local, regional, or global health. Applicants must hold a postgraduate degree (MA or PhD) in public health, health sciences, health policy, or related fields, and be involved in public health policy, practice, research, or teaching.

The Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto is Canada’s largest and one of the most prestigious public health schools. It offers world-class education, research, and training in public health, epidemiology, occupational and environmental health, and health policy. The school is known for its interdisciplinary approach, commitment to health equity, and impact on local and global health systems.

Application Deadline: June 13, 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Toronto (Canada), Moi University (Kenya), University of Cape Town (South Africa), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation

• Department: Schools of Public Health

• Course Level: Fellowship (Professional Development)

• Award: Fully funded one-week in-person training, financial stipend, personalized mentorship, and access to an alumni network

• Access Mode: Online and In-person (Hybrid)

• Number of Awards: NA

• Nationality: African nationals residing and working in Kenya or South Africa

• The award can be taken in: Kenya, South Africa, and Canada (in-person session location to be confirmed)

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Kenya and South Africa

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The fellowship will be awarded in public health, health sciences, health policy, or related fields offered by the partnering institutions.

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Identify as a woman

  • Be early to mid-career (5–15 years of experience) in local, regional, or global health work

  • Hold a postgraduate degree (MA or PhD) in public health, health sciences, health policy, or related fields

  • Work in roles focused on public health policy, practice, teaching, or research

  • Show demonstrated leadership through education, employment, or community service

  • Reside and work in Kenya or South Africa

  • Be an African national

  • Have fluency in English

  • Be able to attend a one-week in-person training session

  • Have employer support to participate in the fellowship

How to Apply

Applications for the 2025/26 cohort are currently open and will close on June 13, 2025. Interested candidates should review the fellowship flyer and submit their application via the program’s official portal. For more information on this fellowship, contact [email protected]

Benefits

• Access to online and in-person training on gender equity, global health leadership, and policy

• Individualized mentorship and mentorship training

• Participation in a hybrid program structure (online and one-week in-person training)

• Opportunity to design and implement a leadership project

• Financial stipend to support living and family needs (lost wages, childcare, etc.)

• Coverage of all expenses for the in-person training (transportation, accommodations, and meals)

• Inclusion in an international alumni network with opportunities for future engagement and mentorship.

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