{"id":5328,"date":"2026-03-03T10:59:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T10:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=5328"},"modified":"2026-03-03T13:07:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T13:07:47","slug":"unu-iigh-global-health-phd-fellowship-programme-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=5328","title":{"rendered":"UNU-IIGH Global Health PhD Fellowship Programme 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-172674\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: Unspecified<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the UNU-IIGH Global Health PhD Fellowship Programme 2026. The Global Health PhD Fellowship Programme at the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) offers an opportunity for PhD candidates to enrich their doctoral training through direct engagement with global health policy processes in the UN system.<\/p>\n<p>The Fellowship is designed to provide hands-on experience in applied research, policy analysis, and knowledge translation. Fellows will be embedded within UNU-IIGH\u2019s research team and will contribute to policy-relevant work that supports UN agencies, governments, and partners.<\/p>\n<p>Successful candidates will be assigned to a project under the mentorship of a UNU-IIGH researcher. Fellows are expected to actively engage in the Institute\u2019s work and contribute to its research, policy, and capacity development activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duties and responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Under the supervision of the work package lead, the PhD Fellow will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contribute to literature reviews, analysis, and preparation of draft reports or journal manuscripts for assigned projects within UNU-IIGH\u2019s global health portfolio.<\/li>\n<li>Co-lead (with supervision) the development of a UNU-IIGH report, policy brief, and\/or peer-reviewed journal manuscript based on work conducted during the Fellowship, aligned with both the Fellow\u2019s PhD research and UNU-IIGH\u2019s active projects.<\/li>\n<li>Support the research and programmes team on assigned projects, including (as relevant) event preparation, communications, project planning, and reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Identify and meet mutually agreed research, programme, and learning objectives with the supervisor, including in areas such as global health governance, health policy and systems, and evidence-to-policy translation.<\/li>\n<li>Present a seminar on a mutually agreed topic and provide a short reflection on the Fellowship experience at the end of the placement.<\/li>\n<li>Communicate regularly and effectively with the supervisor and UNU-IIGH team and deliver assigned outputs to a high professional standard and within agreed timelines.<\/li>\n<li>Comply with all relevant UNU-IIGH, UNU, and UN policies and procedures, including onboarding and administrative requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exposure to global health policy processes within the UN system.<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on experience in policy-relevant research and knowledge translation.<\/li>\n<li>Mentorship from senior UNU-IIGH researchers.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunity to contribute to high-impact policy and research outputs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applicants should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be currently enrolled in a PhD programme in global health, public health, health policy, or a related field.<\/li>\n<li>Have strong analytical and writing skills in English.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate interest in global health policy, governance, and applied research.<\/li>\n<li>Be able to work independently and collaboratively in an international, multidisciplinary environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Send your CV and 3 references to UNU-IIGH Director\u2019s email: <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/opportunitydesk.org\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection\" data-cfemail=\"f0859e85de99999798de9499829593849f82b0859e85de959485\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/unu.edu\/iigh\/phd-fellowship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UNU-IIGH Global Health PhD Fellowship<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: Unspecified Applications are open for the UNU-IIGH Global Health PhD Fellowship Programme 2026. 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