Global Youth Mental Health Research Fellowship @Global Institute of Human Development

Overview

The Global Youth Mental Health Research Fellowship 2026 is a fully funded 12-month opportunity designed to support emerging leaders in child and adolescent mental health.

Eligibility

• Open to early-career psychiatrists, psychologists, academics in mental health, allied health professionals, and individuals working with young people.
• Welcomes young people with lived experience of mental health challenges.
• Must have completed at least 16 years of education and/or have no more than five years of work experience in mental health.
• Applicants must be based in Pakistan, Indonesia, or Colombia.

Benefits

• Financial support through a fellowship stipend, coverage for research-related expenses, and travel.
• Advanced research skills through hands-on experience and mentorship from experts in global mental health.
• Training in grant writing and scientific publication.
• Certificate from the Global Mental Health Equity Lab at The George Washington University upon successful completion.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must complete the online application form and submit all required materials before the deadline.

Deadline

11 May 2026 at 5 pm local time.