Women in Global Health Leadership Fellowship 2025/2026
- Omran Aburayya
- 4 days ago
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The Women in Global Health Leadership Fellowship 2025/2026 is a fully funded, year-long program designed to empower early- to mid-career African women committed to advancing gender equity in global health systems. Developed collaboratively by the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Moi University (Kenya), and the University of Cape Town (South Africa), with support from the Mastercard Foundation, this fellowship offers a comprehensive curriculum in global health policy, leadership, knowledge translation, and mentorship skills.
🧩 Program Structure
The fellowship spans 12 months and is divided into three phases:
Phase 1 (Online): Participants engage in virtual learning sessions covering topics such as global health, gender equity, policy, and knowledge translation, complemented by individual and group work, readings, and guest lectures.
Phase 2 (Hybrid): This phase includes continued online sessions and an intensive one-week in-person training featuring workshops and guest speakers. During this period, fellows are matched with mentors and receive mentorship training.
Phase 3 (Online): Fellows participate in one-on-one mentorship sessions, develop and present a leadership project, and undergo exit interviews with recommendations for future cohorts.
📚 Key Competencies Developed
Throughout the program, fellows will enhance their abilities in:
Gender Equity and Intersectional Analysis: Applying gender and intersectional lenses to health systems and research.
Global Health Policy and Advocacy: Engaging in policy development, communication, and advocacy to influence health institutions.
Leadership: Creating empowering visions, fostering collaboration, and challenging gender inequities within organizations.
Mentorship: Recognizing leadership potential, optimizing institutional resources, and promoting gender equity through mentorship.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should:
Identify as women.
Be early- to mid-career professionals with 5–15 years of experience in health-related fields.
Hold postgraduate degrees (MA or PhD) in Public Health, Health Sciences, Health Policy, or related areas.
Work in roles focusing on public health policy, practice, teaching, or research.
Demonstrate leadership qualities through education, work, or community service.
Reside and work in Kenya or South Africa and be African nationals.
Be fluent in English and able to attend a one-week in-person training.
Have employer support to participate in the program.
🎁 Benefits
Expert-led training and workshops.
Personalized mentorship.
Guidance in designing a leadership project.
Fully funded one-week in-person training, including transportation, accommodation, and meals.
Financial stipend to cover expenses such as lost wages, child or elder care.
📝 Application Details
Eligibility Confirmation: Ensure you meet the following criteria:
Application Submission: Complete and submit the application form by June 13, 2025. The application form can be accessed through the official program website.
Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.
📂 Required Documents:
Curriculum Vitae (CV): A detailed CV highlighting your educational background, work experience, and any leadership roles or initiatives undertaken.
Personal Statement: An essay outlining your motivation for applying, your commitment to gender equity in global health, and how the fellowship aligns with your career goals.
Letters of Recommendation: At least two reference letters from individuals familiar with your professional work and leadership potential.
Academic Transcripts: Certified copies of your postgraduate degree(s) and transcripts.
Proof of Nationality & Residency: Documents verifying your African nationality and current residency in Kenya or South Africa.
Employer Support Letter: A letter from your current employer indicating support for your participation in the fellowship, including approval for the one-week in-person training.
Language Proficiency: If English is not your first language, provide proof of English proficiency through standardized tests or confirmation of English as the language of instruction in your previous studies.
Deadline: June 13, 2025, at 23:59 East Africa Time (22:59 South Africa Standard Time). (LinkedIn)
Contact: For more information about application procedure email womenGH.dlsph@utoronto.ca.
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