Fellowship Components

What the Fellowship Offers

Six core components delivered across 12 months. Hover or tap a card to see more detail.

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Structured Online Learning

7 peer-reviewed modules covering the full research lifecycle.

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Structured Online Learning

Modules cover Foundations, Research Design, Ethics & Safeguarding, Community Engagement, Data & Analysis, Dissemination, and Capstone. All open access via TGHN Training Centre.

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Global Mentorship

Individual matching with experienced international mentors.

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Global Mentorship

Fellows are matched with mentors from TGHN partner institutions across Africa, Asia, LAC, Europe and North America. Monthly structured one-to-one sessions throughout the programme.

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Hands-on Research

Develop a supervised capstone study and contribute to ongoing projects.

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Hands-on Research Experience

Fellows develop an original capstone project under supervision from faculty and mentors — producing work that can form the basis of a publication, policy brief or future grant application.

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Collaborative Learning

Peer writing groups and knowledge exchange across countries and disciplines.

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Collaborative Learning

Structured peer writing groups, cross-cohort knowledge exchange and collaborative discussions designed to build lasting professional relationships across LMIC research communities.

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International Network

Connect with researchers across 180+ countries via TGHN.

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International Research Network

Through The Global Health Network, fellows connect with researchers and institutions across 180+ countries, opening pathways to international collaboration, co-authorship and funding opportunities.

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Recognition & Certification

TGHN certificate on completion, logged in the Professional Development Scheme.

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Recognition & Certification

TGHN certificate of completion, recorded in the Professional Development Scheme. Attendance certificates for webinars and workshops. Entirely free — no tuition fees at any stage.

 

Eligibility

Who Should Apply

The fellowship operates two parallel tracks. Each pathway has its own eligibility criteria and what it offers.

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Fellowship Tracks

Early Career Researcher & Lived Experience

Ages 18–40
🎓 Early Career Researcher Track Ages 18–40

For researchers at an early stage of their academic or professional career, based in or working within a low- or middle-income country. No prior publications or formal mental health research experience required.

💡 Lived Experience Track Ages 18–30

For young people who have personal experience of mental health challenges and wish to contribute their expertise to research and advocacy. No formal research qualifications required — training is provided from foundations.

  • ›Master's students, early PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and young academics from psychology, public health, psychiatry or social sciences
  • ›Professionals considering a transition into mental health research, based in or working within an LMIC setting
  • ›Youth advocates and leaders with lived experience of mental health challenges who wish to bridge personal insight with scientific enquiry
  • ›Dedicated peer support and wellbeing check-ins embedded throughout; formal co-investigator credit on all research outputs
  • ›Supported transitions into advisory boards and academic roles · Approximately 5 hours per week over 12 months

 

Applications

How to Apply

Applications are reviewed twice annually. No application fee. The process is designed to be accessible for first-time applicants.

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Register on the Global Health Network

Create a free TGHN account at tghn.org. Membership gives immediate access to eLearning resources while your application is under review.

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Select Your Track

Choose the Early Career Researcher or Lived Experience pathway and complete the relevant online application form. Guidance notes are provided for both tracks.

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Submit a Personal Statement

Describe your motivation and research interests in no more than 500 words. Academic writing style is not required for lived experience applicants.

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Provide One Reference

Researchers: a supervisor or academic contact. Lived experience applicants: any trusted person who knows you well, other than a family member.

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Shortlisting and Decision

All applicants receive a decision within 6 weeks. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a short informal online conversation with the programme team.