The Harvard LEAD Fellows Program is a fully funded one-year fellowship program in USA for individuals in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
The fellowship covers stipend, visa fees, international flight expenses, meals, and accommodation for selected candidates.
Host Country: USA
Study Abroad: Study in USA
Category: Training | Fellowships
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Reward: Full Sponsorship | Living Stipend | Flight Costs | Accommodation
No IELTS Required
Deadline: November 30th, 2025
Applications are now open for the Harvard LEAD Fellows Program 2026/27 in the USA. It is a Fully Funded one-year-long fellowship program that will run virtually and physically.
The fellowship will start from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027. The Fall semester is Virtual, and for the Spring semester, candidates will travel to the United States to attend the Harvard LEAD Program at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The Duration of the in-person program is 6 weeks, which is expected in April of 2027.
To be considered for the Harvard LEAD Fellowship Program, you must:
possess a minimum of a master’s degree in a relevant field.
be currently working full-time in the field of global health.
have at least 10 years of professional experience (work completed as a university student does not count).
have the full support of their employer and a champion in their organization who will serve as a reference
take a leave of absence (or equivalent) from their home institution during the 6-week in-residence experience in April 2027.
be able to reside in Boston, MA.
nominate yourself by applying.
Benefits of Harvard LEAD Fellows Program 2026
The Fellowship Covers:
Return Airfare
Accommodation
Meals
Stipend
Visa Fees
Required Documents for Harvard Fellowship Program
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
CV/Resume.
Letter of Intent.
Essay 1: Plan for Career Development/Training Activities.
Essay 2: Project Plan.
Essay 3: Candidate’s Plan to Provide Mentoring.
Essay 4: Fellowship Impact on Candidate’s Organization, Field, and Home Country.
Letter of Institutional Commitment.
Letter of Mentor Commitment.
Two additional letters of reference.