Frequently Asked Questions

Yale undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines as well as trainees are eligible and encouraged to apply. Some job descriptions may require applicants to be graduate level and/or may require certain skills, abilities, or language proficiency.

No. Applicants must be enrolled at Yale during the entire duration of the fellowship program and must also be returning as a student or trainee in the fall. The program fosters a cohort experience, inclusive of a fall closing event. In addition, it is a Yale requirement that students who receive summer funding are returning to the university.

Applications are due on Monday, December 16^th by 1:00PM EST.

Applications will be reviewed by YIGH staff. For those selected to advance for interviews, application packets will be sent to 1-2 organizations for review in mid-January.

Organizations will select which applicants they interview. Timelines for interviews will vary depending on the organization. Placements ideally will be finalized by mid-March.

All Fellows should expect to commit a minimum of 10 weeks full-time for their placement. Students should consult with their school or department to ensure the fellowship fulfills any credit or internship requirements.

It is the student’s responsibility to complete any paperwork or other requirements to receive credit. YSPH students should coordinate with OPHP if this internship is to fulfill their APE. YIGH does not facilitate ensuring the fellowship fulfills specific programmatic requirements to receive credit.

Placement location and work hours are determined by the agency, and through conversation with the Fellow. Some organizations require on-site throughout the entire internship, some are remote with the option to visit the office, and others are hybrid. Please refer to the job descriptions for what is preferred or required by each agency.

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 Affairs and Planetary Health, YIGH provides and coordinates funding to support costs including travel, housing, and food. The final stipend amount reflects the placement location:

• Full Remote: up to $5000
• Domestic (full in-person or hybrid): up to $7000
• International (full in-person or hybrid): up to $9,000

YIGH will review and approve budgets prepared by each Fellow that includes anticipated costs for their placement. Fellows are responsible for any costs incurred above their final stipend amount.

To prepare for the internship, Fellows will 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 will have the opportunity to participate in reflection sessions to share their experience and receive support from the program staff. In addition to the scheduled reflection sessions, YIGH program staff are available to support Fellows outside of these sessions as needed. The program concludes in the early fall with a final gathering to share insights and lessons learned.

Fellows will have a job description and expected deliverables. Fellows can also expect high-quality professional mentoring and support from their host organizations.

Any questions should be emailed to Abigail Smith with the subject heading YIGH Leadership in Global Health Fellowship.