About the Fellowship
Applications are open for the Her-Health Research Fellowship 2026, a fully online research and leadership development programme designed to empower young women to contribute meaningfully to women’s health research and global health solutions. The fellowship blends foundational learning with hands-on research experience, enabling participants to build confidence, collaborate with peers, and produce research outputs that can influence policy, innovation, and community-level change.
The programme is structured to make research accessible and practical for young women, whether they are beginners with no prior research exposure or early-stage professionals seeking to deepen their skills. Through a combination of guided coursework, collaborative research labs, solution design workshops, and mentorship, fellows gain practical competencies in research design, data analysis, evidence interpretation, and policy advocacy.
What the Fellowship Offers
Participants in the Her-Health Research Fellowship can expect to benefit from:
- Practical Research Skills: Training in framing research questions, gathering and analysing data, interpreting evidence, and writing research-ready documents.
- Policy and Innovation Exposure: Insights into how evidence informs decision-making and how research can translate into real solutions for public health challenges.
- Mentorship and Guidance: Continuous professional support from experienced mentors throughout the programme.
- Collaborative Project Experience: Opportunities to work in teams on real-world health research projects, producing outputs such as policy briefs and recommendations.
- Networking and Professional Growth: Connections with peers, mentors, and global health professionals that can support future career and educational opportunities.
The fellowship culminates in a research showcase where participants present their findings and insights to mentors, partners, and stakeholders, gaining visibility and practical experience.
Who Should Apply
The Her-Health Research Fellowship is ideal for young women aged 18 to 30 who are:
- Curious about research and evidence-based problem solving;
- Interested in public health, global health, women’s health, policy, or social impact;
- Motivated to learn collaboratively in a structured online environment;
- Open to mentorship and professional development;
- With or without prior research experience.
This remote programme is accessible to women globally, including students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals who aspire to build research capacity and position themselves for future leadership roles in health and policy.
Application Deadline & How to Apply
Application Deadline: 10 January 2026.
The programme is delivered entirely online, making it accessible to participants in different regions without the need for relocation. Interested applicants should complete the online application HERE before the deadline.
For more information, Visit https://herhealthfellowship.my.canva.site/hhfellowship2026
