The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the U.S. National Academy of Medicine (NAM) have established the NAM-HKU Fellowship in Global Health Leadership since 2019. The Fellowship Programme aims to provide two years of training for early to mid-career scholars to learn and work at the HKU School of Public Health and the U.S. National Academy of Medicine in global health leadership.

The NAM-HKU Fellowship in Global Health Leadership is now calling for applications. One fellow will be selected to begin the Fellowship Programme in 2025.

. Eligibility Criteria:
Early to mid-career scholars with a graduate degree (i.e., either a master’s or doctoral degree) and who have completed their post-degree work for 2-10 years.
Demonstrated interest and commitment in fields such as global health policy, governance, diplomacy, sustainable development, healthy cities, health equity, health systems and economics, or related areas.
 Application Process:
Only online applications will be accepted.
The application deadline is November 15, 2024 (Friday), HKT.
Applicants will need to upload an up-to-date CV and three reference letters along with their online application.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview.
For enquiries, please email namhku@hku.hk.

B. Training Program
The Fellowship Programme consists of three key components:

1. MPH Programme:
The Fellow will study the MPH Programme at the HKU School of Public Health (one year full-time, or two years part-time), starting in September.
The Fellow must meet the MPH Programme admission criteria and undergo the admission process.
2. HKU SPH Attachment:
The Fellow will undertake an attachment at HKU School of Public Health, working on a research or knowledge exchange project under the guidance of a professor.
3. NAM Residential Experience:
The Fellow will spend two 3-month residencies at the U.S. National Academy of Medicine (NAM) in Washington, D.C., collaborating with a Board, Expert Committee, or Roundtable, and be supported by a NAM faculty mentor.
For the two 3-month stays at NAM, either one can take place before or after the MPH study, or both can take place after the MPH study.

To be conferred as a Fellow, the awardee must meet the MPH graduation requirements and complete agreed-upon deliverables with HKU SPH and NAM.

 Fellowship Coverage:
The Fellowship will include:

Tuition fee for the MPH Programme.
Training fee for the NAM Residential Experience.
Round-trip airfare from Hong Kong to Washington, D.C. for the NAM Residential Experience.
The Fellow will be responsible for:

Travel costs to Hong Kong (if applicable).
Living expenses during their stay in Hong Kong and Washington, D.C. while undertaking the Fellowship Programme.
Issued: September 2024