United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) PhD Fellowship Programme 2026 for PhD candidates.

Application Deadline

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Introduction

Applications are now open for the Global Health PhD Fellowship Programme at the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH). This programme offers an opportunity for PhD candidates to enrich their doctoral training through direct engagement with global health policy processes in the UN system.

Fellowship Description

The Fellowship is designed to provide hands-on experience in applied research, policy analysis, and knowledge translation. Fellows will be embedded within UNU-IIGH’s research team and will contribute to policy-relevant work that supports UN agencies, governments, and partners.

Successful candidates will be assigned to a project under the mentorship of a UNU-IIGH researcher. Fellows are expected to actively engage in the Institute’s work and contribute to its research, policy, and capacity development activities.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should:

• Be currently enrolled in a PhD programme in global health, public health, health policy, or a related field.
• Have strong analytical and writing skills in English.
• Demonstrate interest in global health policy, governance, and applied research.
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively in an international, multidisciplinary environment.

Fellowship Conditions

• The Fellowship is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• The duration is between 6 and 12 months.
• The Fellowship is offered under a consultant contract (CTC).
• The Fellowship is intended to complement (and not replace) the Fellow’s PhD research and training.
• The candidate must have completed their doctoral field work.

Benefits

• Exposure to global health policy processes within the UN system.
• Hands-on experience in policy-relevant research and knowledge translation.
• Mentorship from senior UNU-IIGH researchers.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact policy and research outputs.

Application

Send your CV and 3 references to UNU-IIGH Director’s email: unu.iigh.director@unu.edu