The Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH) has officially opened applications for the Global Health Emerging Scholars (GHES) Program 2027, an internationally recognized research training initiative designed to prepare the next generation of global health researchers and leaders.
GHES brings together emerging scholars, faculty mentors, and research institutions across the United States and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to tackle some of the world’s most pressing public health challenges. Through immersive research placements, multidisciplinary mentorship, and leadership training, the program equips fellows with the skills needed to generate impactful, equitable global health solutions.
The Global Health Emerging Scholars Program is built on long-standing partnerships between Yale University, U.S. consortium institutions, and leading research organizations across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and other LMIC regions.
Rather than focusing on a single disease, GHES adopts a comprehensive approach to global health by supporting research that addresses interconnected health challenges in resource-limited settings. Fellows work alongside internationally renowned researchers while contributing to ongoing, federally funded research projects and strengthening global research capacity.
Research Areas Supported
Applicants may pursue research across a broad range of global health disciplines, including:
- Health systems strengthening
- Infectious diseases, including HIV and STIs
- Noncommunicable diseases
- Maternal and child health
- Mental health
- Environmental health
- Trauma and injury prevention
- Healthcare delivery and implementation science
- Innovative approaches to improving health equity
The program particularly encourages multidisciplinary projects that improve healthcare access and quality in underserved communities.
A Comprehensive Training Experience
GHES combines mentored research with a structured professional development curriculum designed to prepare fellows for long-term careers in global health.
Innovation Design
Fellows learn how to design practical, scalable interventions that respond to real-world health challenges within diverse community settings.
Rigor and Reproducibility
Training emphasizes strong research methodology, ethical practices, high-quality study design, and data integrity to ensure scientifically robust outcomes.
Leadership Development
Participants build essential leadership skills in communication, collaboration, multidisciplinary teamwork, and research management.
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
The curriculum introduces modern analytical methods and AI applications that support data-driven decision-making and innovative global health research.
GHES also includes a Mentoring-the-Mentor initiative, enabling alumni to return as mentors and contribute to sustainable research leadership worldwide.
Why Apply?
The GHES Program offers much more than research experience—it provides access to a powerful international network of scholars and institutions committed to advancing health equity.
Program Highlights
- International mentorship from Yale and LMIC faculty
- Collaborative research placements in leading global health institutions
- Leadership and professional development training
- Participation in active multidisciplinary research projects
- Access to long-term global research networks
- Career development toward independent investigator roles
GHES by the Numbers
Since its launch in 2012, the program has demonstrated significant global impact:
| Impact | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Alumni and fellows trained | 224 |
| Current fellows | 21 |
| Peer-reviewed publications | 707+ |
| Alumni working primarily in research | 75% |
| Fellowships conducted in Africa | 48% |
Many GHES alumni have secured competitive research funding and advanced into leadership positions within universities, government institutions, and international health organizations.
Who Should Apply?
The program is ideal for early-career researchers and health professionals who are passionate about improving health outcomes in low-resource settings. Applicants with interests in public health, epidemiology, implementation science, environmental health, mental health, maternal and child health, and interdisciplinary global health research are encouraged to apply.
GHES particularly values candidates committed to equitable international collaboration and sustainable research partnerships.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2027 Global Health Emerging Scholars Program are now live through the Yale Institute for Global Health.
Prospective applicants should review the official application process, participating research training sites, eligibility requirements, and required supporting documents before submitting their application.
Application status: Applications are now open for the 2027 cohort.
Why This Opportunity Matters
As global health challenges become increasingly complex, the demand for researchers who can work across disciplines, cultures, and health systems continues to grow. The GHES Program provides a unique platform for emerging scholars to gain world-class mentorship, contribute to meaningful research, and develop the leadership skills needed to improve health equity across the globe.
