Applications are now open for the Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership. The fully funded fellowship will bring together passionate public health leaders across Africa. The international fellowship program aims to facilitate leaders to acquire advanced skills for managing public health programs. The program offers full access to both virtual and in-person learning resources. It will cover the travel and insurance expenses also. Moreover, fellows will receive daily allowance during residential placements.
During the fellowship program in Africa, fellows will contribute in the application of the Africa’s Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda. Through this global fellowship program, the organisation intends to shape the next generation of potential leaders. Named after a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kofi Atta Annan, the global health fellowship promotes leaders to contribute to the Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.
The fully funded leadership program invites senior public health professionals with background in health policy, public mental health, human medicine, sexual & reproductive health, One Health, animal health, or related fields. If you are a citizen of an AU Member State, with a masters degree and experience in a public health related field, then the Global Health Leadership Program in Africa is an incredible opportunity for you. Apply now before the applications are closed.
Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership:
Host Organisation:
- African Union (AU)
Program Dates:
- Starting from 1 June, 2026
Benefits of Kofi Annan Fellowship 2026:
- All fellowship-related costs will be covered by Africa CDC.
- The travel expenses will be covered.
- Fellows will receive daily allowances.
- Insurance will be included during in-person program sessions.
- The program will provide learning materials and required digital tools to the fellows.
Eligibility Criteria for Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership:
- Applicants should have a postgraduate degree in a public-health-related field like One Health, human medicine, health economics, finance, health policy, animal health, sexual and reproductive health, or environmental health etc.
- Applicants should be citizens of an African Union Member State.
- Candidates must have minimum 10 years of professional experience after postgraduate degree.
- Applicants must be employed full-time in public health within a public or private institution in Africa.
- Applicants must have track record for public health leadership.
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How to apply for Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership?
- Applications should be submitted through online application portal (not through email).
- Create a new account.
- Download the AU CV template available on official website.
- Fill up all the details asked in the CV template, save and then upload your CV in the ‘My Documents’ section of the application form.
- Upload all the required documents separately in the designated sections.
- Complete your profile information.
- Answer the declaration questions.
- Fill in the job-specific information.
- Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application form.
Documents required for Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership:
- Filled CV template.
- African country passport.
- Education qualification certificate.
- Employer support letter.
- Two professional letters of recommendation.
- A personal statement.
- A leadership challenge project proposal.
- Other relevant supporting documents.
Program Deadline:
- The last date to apply is 30 January, 2026.
