Yale Global Health Emerging Scholars Program 2027–2028: Applications Open for NIH-Supported Research Training in 15 Countries
The Global Health Emerging Scholars Program 2027–2028 provides a 12-month, NIH-supported research training opportunity for emerging investigators across 15 countries. Administered by a U.S. consortium, it combines full-time mentored research with structured professional development.
Overview
The Global Health Emerging Scholars Program is an intensive, 12-month global health research training opportunity supported by the United States National Institutes of Health. Administered through a consortium comprising Yale University, Stanford University, the University of Arizona, and the University of California, Berkeley, the initiative places participants within established institutions across 15 countries in Africa, South America, Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania. The program provides full-time mentored research and a structured curriculum focused on innovation design, rigor and reproducibility, leadership, and data science.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend for 12 months
- Funding for research-related expenses and laboratory supplies
- International health insurance, required vaccinations, and eligible visa/passport fees for U.S. participants
- Round-trip international travel to the training site for U.S. participants
- Travel and accommodation expenses for the compulsory NIH orientation
Eligibility
The program supports three primary applicant streams: U.S. postdoctoral applicants, U.S. predoctoral applicants, and eligible LMIC postdoctoral applicants. General requirements include:
- U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or citizenship in one of the listed collaborating countries depending on the stream
- Appropriate doctoral or health-professional degrees (such as PhD, DrPH, MD, DO, DVM, DDS, or equivalent) or active enrollment in a qualifying doctoral program
- For postdoctoral applicants, normally within five years of completing their terminal degree or clinical training
- Mandatory pre-established relationships with both a primary U.S. consortium mentor and a primary LMIC mentor
- Ability to commit full-time effort (approximately 40 hours per week) for the entire 12-month period
How to Apply
Applicants should prepare their proposal and identify mentors at least six weeks in advance of the deadline. The application process requires the following steps:
- Confirm personal and institutional eligibility criteria.
- Select an appropriate research area and training site.
- Establish professional contact with designated U.S. and LMIC primary mentors.
- Consult the relevant university program manager.
- Develop a feasible 12-month research and training plan.
- Prepare required supporting documentation, including an NIH Biographical Sketch via SciENcv and two to three letters of recommendation.
- Submit the complete application online through the official portal.
Deadline
Applications for the 2027–2028 program cycle must be submitted by October 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. United States Eastern Time.