Global Health Corps Fellowships

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Global Health Corps (GHC) is offering a yearlong paid fellowship in a range of critical roles within partner organizations on the front lines of health equity in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the US, and Zambia, developing as leaders and making an impact every day.

Host Institution(s)/Research Areas:

Fellows work in yearlong paid placements with partner organizations working to address health inequity across a range of issue areas. See the full list of partner organizations and list of open fellowship positions.

Number of Fellowship Positions:

Not specified.

Target group:

High potential young leaders with a deep commitment to social justice, diverse skill sets and backgrounds, the creativity to collaborate and problem solve, the excellence to deliver results and the power to use their voice to shape the future of global health.

Fellowship value/inclusions:

Details vary depending on fellowship placement and location, but fellows receive the additional following support during the year:

• • Monthly living and utilities stipend
• • Housing
• • Health insurance
• • Professional development grant of $600 and completion award of $1500
• • Travel coverage to and from placement site, all trainings, and retreats

Eligibility:

• You are 30 years or younger by 26 June 2016
• You have an undergraduate degree by 26 June 2016
• You are proficient in English

Application instructions:

There are two parts to the Global Health Corps fellowship application process. You can begin working on Part 1 of your application through the GHC website as soon as applications open on 4 November 2015. You can complete Part 2 of your application – which is your opportunity to apply to specific fellowship posts – as soon as job descriptions are posted on 9 December 2015. Once you’ve finished Parts 1 and 2, you can submit your application. Applications close 2 February 2016 but your are encouraged you to apply as soon as possible.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this fellowship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply-to-be-a-fellow/