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

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Application Deadline: Ongoing

Applications are now open for the 2026 UNU-IIGH PhD Fellowship Programme. The Global Health PhD Fellowship Programme at the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) offers an opportunity for PhD candidates to enrich their doctoral training through direct engagement with global health policy processes in the UN system.

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.

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: [email protected] 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNU-IIGH PhD Fellowship Programme