Global Youth Mental Health Research Fellowship 2026 ·Global Institute of Human Development (GIHD)

Overview

This fellowship offers an international training and research programme designed to support the next generation of leaders in youth mental health.

Eligibility

This fellowship is open to early-career professionals and individuals with lived experience who are committed to improving youth mental health outcomes. Eligible applicants include:

• Early-career psychiatrists or psychologists
• Allied health professionals
• Early-career academics in mental health
• Professionals working with young people in health or education settings
• Young people with lived experience of mental health conditions

Applicants must:

• Have completed at least 16 years of education
• Possess no more than five years of work experience in mental health
• Be based in Pakistan, Indonesia, or Colombia
• Be available to commit full-time from 1 June 2026 to 30 May 2027

Benefits

Selected fellows will receive:

• A fellowship stipend
• Research and learning support
• Travel support grants
• Comprehensive training in global mental health research and practice
• Hands-on research experience under faculty supervision
• Grant writing and publications training
• Global mentorship and networking opportunities
• Certification upon successful completion of the programme

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit applications through the fellowship portal: Global Youth Mental Health Research Fellowship Application.

Deadline

Applications close on 11 May 2026.