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Fully Funded Global Health Fellowship 2026 for African Public Health Professionals: Apply by 21 October
Public health professionals across sub-Saharan Africa have an opportunity to strengthen their expertise in outbreak preparedness and response through the Fellowship in Outbreak Readiness for Global Health Protection (FOR-GHP). The fellowship focuses on developing skilled professionals who can help their institutions and countries prepare for, manage, and respond to public health emergencies.
Funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Health under the Global Health Protection Programme (GHPP), the initiative uses a multiplier approach to build sustainable public health capacity across the region.
Applications are open, and interested candidates should submit their applications before the 21 October 2026 deadline.
About the FOR-GHP Fellowship 2026
The FOR-GHP Fellowship is designed to strengthen health emergency preparedness, response, and resilience across sub-Saharan Africa. It addresses the need for skilled professionals who can manage disease outbreaks, support public health systems, and contribute to the implementation of the International Health Regulations.
Natural and intentional disease outbreaks can threaten communities, health systems, and national development. The fellowship therefore seeks to equip local experts with practical knowledge and skills that they can share with colleagues and apply within their home institutions.
The programme is delivered through a consortium of established public health and research organisations, including the Africa Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM), the Robert Koch Institute, and Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH).
By combining digital learning with in-person activities, the programme aims to develop professionals who can strengthen local capacity and contribute to coordinated outbreak responses.
What Does the Fellowship Offer?
The FOR-GHP programme focuses on practical competencies and long-term professional collaboration. Its key objectives include:
Outbreak management training: Strengthening participants’ competencies in outbreak preparedness and response, with particular attention to One Health and global health security.
Digital and in-person learning: Using blended learning methods, including simulation exercises, to develop practical knowledge and response capabilities.
Leadership and facilitation skills: Preparing participants to become effective trainers, facilitators, multipliers, and leaders within their institutions and countries.
Knowledge sharing: Supporting fellows in developing context-specific teaching case studies and sharing their expertise with colleagues.
Regional collaboration: Promoting cooperation, knowledge exchange, and coordinated outbreak response through regional networks.
Long-term professional support: Building an active alumni network that encourages mentorship, collaboration, and continued peer learning.
The fellowship’s multiplier model is intended to extend the benefits beyond individual participants. Fellows are expected to use their knowledge and skills to support capacity strengthening in their professional environments.
Who Can Apply for the FOR-GHP Fellowship?
The opportunity is intended for public health and related professionals working in sub-Saharan Africa. Based on the programme’s stated eligibility requirements, prospective applicants should meet the following criteria:
Professional background: Applicants should originate from or be employed in a country in sub-Saharan Africa.
Relevant experience: Candidates should have at least two years of professional experience in public health, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
Educational qualifications: Applicants should hold a relevant degree in public health, medicine, epidemiology, microbiology, biology, or an allied discipline.
Institutional support: Candidates should have endorsement from their employer or home institution.
Recommendation: Applicants should provide a recommendation letter as required by the application process.
English proficiency: Applicants must have advanced English-language skills to participate effectively in the programme.
Digital readiness: Candidates should have access to a computer and a stable internet connection for online learning activities.
Applicants should review the official call for applications carefully to confirm the complete eligibility conditions, required supporting documents, and selection process before applying.
Fellowship Funding and Financial Support
The FOR-GHP Fellowship provides financial support for specified programme-related expenses, helping selected participants attend its learning activities.
The published programme information indicates that the fellowship covers:
Tuition or programme participation costs.
Economy-class flights for the relevant in-person workshops.
Visa fees associated with programme travel.
Accommodation during three workshops.
Daily meals during the applicable workshop activities.
However, daily per diems are not provided. Applicants should therefore review the official funding conditions and consider any personal expenses that may not be covered.
The published information does not specify a monthly stipend or a cash award. Candidates should not assume that the fellowship provides a salary or general living allowance unless this is confirmed by the organisers.
Why Should Public Health Professionals Apply?
The fellowship offers an opportunity for professionals to strengthen their knowledge of outbreak readiness while building networks with peers and institutions working in global health protection.
Participants can develop practical outbreak management competencies, improve their ability to facilitate training, and gain experience in approaches that connect human, animal, and environmental health through the One Health perspective.
The programme may be particularly relevant to epidemiologists, public health practitioners, biomedical professionals, researchers, and other eligible specialists who want to contribute to stronger disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, and response systems.
Its emphasis on knowledge transfer also gives participants an opportunity to support colleagues and strengthen preparedness within their home institutions.
How to Apply for the FOR-GHP Fellowship 2026
Interested candidates should access the official application page and follow the instructions provided by the programme organisers.
Application link: https://lnkd.in/d9dx4Gym
Official programme website: https://go4ghp.de/for-ghp
Applicants should prepare the required educational and professional information, employer endorsement, recommendation letter, and any other supporting documents specified in the application instructions. They should also confirm that they meet the experience, qualification, language, and digital-access requirements.
For questions about the fellowship or application process, candidates can contact the programme team:
Email: [email protected]
The fellowship is implemented through a consortium of public health institutions, with funding from Germany’s Federal Ministry of Health under the Global Health Protection Programme.
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the FOR-GHP Fellowship is 21 October 2026. Interested professionals should consult the official website and submit their applications before the deadline. As application requirements and funding conditions are determined by the organisers, candidates should rely on the official programme channels for the latest information.
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