Leadership in Global Health Fellowship

Emerging pandemic infections, the dramatic rise in non-communicable diseases, planetary health, and other issues are at the forefront of global health. To meet these challenges, YIGH aims to contribute to the development of aspiring global health professionals who have a passion and understanding of the critical importance of good health for a just and equitable society. The Leadership in Global Health Fellowship prepares the future generation of global health leaders through a program that includes placement in a fellowship with a large organization focused on global health and development. Past placements have included GAVI, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, UNICEF, UNDP, and the World Bank.

Through a competitive application process, YIGH selects Yale students and trainees from across campus to participate in the program. To prepare for the fellowship, students participate in an orientation program focused on building relationships within the group, learning about the institutional landscape in global health, and discussing key concepts of leadership and professional integrity. 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 fall with a final gathering to share reflections on their experiences and lessons learned.

The application process will open late January 2026. As part of the process, students review descriptions of each placement and identify their top three placements in the application. After a review by YIGH, a listing of top candidates is sent to each placement organization for final review and interviews in February, with a goal to finalize all placements by late March/early April.

In partnership with the Jackson School of Global Affairs, the Yale School of Public Health Office of Career Management, and the Yale School of Nursing Office of Global Engagement and Planetary Health, YIGH provides and coordinates funding to support costs including travel, housing, and food. The final stipend amount reflects the placement location. YIGH reviews and approves budgets prepared by each Fellow that includes anticipated costs for their placement. Fellows are responsible for any costs incurred above their final stipend amount.