Frequently Asked Questions

Applications for the Fall 2025 semester will open on August 15^th and will close on September 10^th.

Current Yale students and trainees with innovative ideas to address global health challenges, in low- and middle-income countries and under resourced areas in the United States.

• Teams interested in SHI’s Venture Development Program only, you can apply here.

Participants engage within a community of practice with fellow innovators, mentors, and peers to share knowledge and support. Monthly sessions include workshops, skill-building activities, and feedback opportunities. Weekly check-ins with SHI fellows and monthly coaching calls with the managing director help navigate challenges and refine strategies. Teams also have access to expert Mentors-in-Residence and funds designed to aid their venture’s development and sustainability, contingent upon meeting program milestones.

The time commitment for the SHI Venture Development Program is variable and will depend on team needs. We anticipate 1-3 hours a week. Teams meet monthly during the academic semester to learn from global health innovators, build skills, and iterate on their ventures. Weekly peer mentoring check-ins are provided by SHI fellows, and teams have monthly coaching calls with the managing director as well as access to Mentors-in-Residence. Check-ins and coaching calls will be set at mutually agreed upon times. The community of practice gathering dates and times are below:

• Cohort Sessions (2:00–4:00 p.m. ET via Zoom):
  • Session #1: Friday, September 19
  • Session #2: Friday, October 10
  • Session #3: Friday, November 7

• SHI Cohort Session 4 – Kalyanpur-Maheshwari Pitch: Friday, November 21, 10:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. (Zoom)

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Please schedule office hours with Fatema Basrai, Managing Director, to learn more.