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What: A ten-week training program for early-career professionals and students interested in driving policy change in global health by Health Progress Hub. Trainees will take part in policy advocacy training, real-world projects with leading health organizations -such as ARMoR, LEEP and Fortify Health- and receive career guidance.
When: January → March 2025
Who should apply: Analytically-minded individuals committed to improving global health outcomes through evidence-based approaches
Deadline: Apply by December 14th, 2024
Organized by: This is Health Progress Hub’s (HPH) first program, an initiative that aims to accelerate global health progress by connecting high-impact health advocacy organizations with talent.
Health Progress Hub, a Global Policy Research Group initiative, builds infrastructure to accelerate progress on pressing global health issues. The Global Health Policy Advocacy Program is our first program, connecting aspiring policy advocates with leading global health organizations.
Global Health Advocacy Training Program aims to provide motivated individuals with a structured pathway into high-impact global health policy work while supporting organizations tackling pressing health challenges such as lead exposure, antimicrobial resistance and nutritional deficiencies. Through ten weeks, fellows will build advocacy skills, learn more about the most pressing health challenges and gain direct experience working with leading organizations in the field. Although our main focus will be policy, we believe our program will benefit individuals interested in global health careers outside of policy.
The program will consist of two components:
Training Component (4 weeks)
Trainees will build familiarity with fundamental concepts in global health and policy advocacy through interactive seminars, workshops, and guest lectures. Training will prepare fellows for the project they will work on while developing broader advocacy capabilities and building familiarity with global health policy.
Fellows will also be assigned tasks that will prepare them for the main project work.
Project Component (6 weeks)
Following the training, fellows will spend six weeks working directly with leading organizations in the field. Working in small teams, they will contribute to live projects at organizations like the Lead Exposure Elimination Project (LEEP), Alliance for Reducing Microbial Resistance (ARMoR), and Fortify Health. Each project receives dedicated management support and regular guidance from both program staff and partner organizations.
Motivated individuals interested in pursuing (or who are already pursuing) an impactful career in global health advocacy:
We particularly encourage applications from candidates based in the Global South! Previous health policy experience is valuable but not required - we prioritize analytical ability and commitment to evidence and impact. If you are uncertain about applying, we encourage you to err on the side of applying.
On-ramps for high-impact global health policy careers are scarce, particularly for those interested in working on pressing but neglected issues. Through our program, you can gain both practical training and direct experience with organizations driving systemic change on some of the most pressing health challenges.
Professional Development
Career Impact
The program bridges theoretical understanding with practical experience, preparing fellows to contribute effectively to pressing global health challenges. Beyond the 10-week program, fellows join a network of practitioners and researcher working to accelerate progress on critical health issues.
(No stipend will be provided to participants during the program, as HPH is currently a volunteer effort that is rendered possible thanks to our great team members and advisors!)
Apply to the Program
Deadline is 14 December UTC 23:59. You can apply for our program through here. You can ask any questions to Email [email protected]
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