This year-long fellowship is designed to advance the leadership skills of talented African women who are passionate about gender equity in global health systems. The fellowship includes a comprehensive curriculum in global health policy, leadership, knowledge translation and mentorship skills delivered by experts through innovative lectures, case studies, role plays, workshops, discussion forums and reflective exercises, all while supported by an amazing group of mentors.
There is a pressing need to improve the pipeline of women leaders working in public and global health. We believe there is no shortage of women leaders. What is missing, are safe spaces where women can share their experiences with other like-minded peers while being exposed to gender transformative leadership, training tools and role models that can help them push forward more equitable health policies and practices.
This program was created in collaboration between the University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health (Canada), the Moi University School of Public Health (Kenya) and the University of Cape Town School of Public Health (South Africa), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
University of Toronto Information
Established in 1827, University of Toronto is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Toronto (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ontario. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Ontario, University of Toronto (UofT) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Toronto (UofT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Offered Benefits
Aside from a curriculum in global health policy, gender equity and leadership, this hybrid fellowship journey includes:
- Training and workshops delivered by experts
- Personalized mentorship
- Guidance in the design of a leadership project
- Fully funded one week in-person training (including transportation, accommodation, and meals)
- Financial stipend*
In-Person Training*
- All participants will be expected to attend the one-week in-person training. Transportation, accommodations and meals will be provided.
Financial Support*
- This fellowship will provide participants with a living and family support stipend to cover lost wages, child or elder care, or other expenses to support their full participation in the program.
Application Process
- Step 1: Expression of Interest (EOI). We invite all candidates to register through our online EOI form to show their interest in the fellowship. It should only take about 15 – 20 minutes to complete. The EOI deadline is May 22, 2026.
- Step 2: Full Application (Invitation only). Candidates whose EOI meet or exceed the eligibility and selection criteria will be invited to submit a full application. The final 18 fellows for the 2026/27 cohort will be selected from this pool. The deadline for full applications will be end of June or early July, 2026.
To submit an expression of interest, download the EOI Instructions Form.
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