Eligibility note: This fellowship is only open to people based in Pakistan. Applicants in Africa aren’t eligible. If you’re looking for health and research fellowships you can apply for from Africa, see the related opportunities at the end.
The Global Institute of Human Development (GIHD) at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University in Pakistan is recruiting the second group of fellows for the Global Youth Mental Health Research Fellowship 2027. It’s a fully funded, 12-month fellowship to train the next generation of clinical, academic, research and lived-experience leaders in child and adolescent mental health.
GIHD runs the fellowship with The George Washington University, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Universidad de los Andes and The Global Health Network. Applications close on 30 November 2026 at 5:00pm Pakistan time.
At a Glance
| Host | GIHD, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (Pakistan) |
| Who can apply | Early-career professionals and young leaders based in Pakistan |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time: 1 January – 31 December 2027 |
| Funding | Fully funded: stipend, research and learning support, travel assistance |
| Certificate | Global Mental Health Equity Lab, George Washington University |
| Deadline | 30 November 2026, 5:00pm Pakistan time |
Benefits
- A fellowship stipend, research and learning support, and travel assistance, under the programme’s terms
- Hands-on research experience, including randomised controlled trials and evidence-based interventions
- International mentorship from global mental health experts
- Training in scientific writing, publications and grant writing
- Networking through The Global Health Network and the partner universities
- A Certificate of Completion from George Washington University’s Global Mental Health Equity Lab
Eligibility
- You must be based in Pakistan.
- You need at least 16 years of education and/or no more than five years of professional experience in mental health.
- You need a demonstrated interest in child, adolescent or global mental health research.
- You must be available full-time for 12 months, from 1 January to 31 December 2027.
It’s especially suited to psychologists and psychiatrists, early-career researchers, public and allied health professionals, education professionals and young people with lived experience of mental health issues.
Timeline
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | 30 November 2026, 5:00pm PKT |
| Shortlisted candidates told | 7 December 2026 |
| Online interviews | 10–15 December 2026 |
| Final selection announced | 23 December 2026 |
| Fellowship runs | 1 January – 31 December 2027 |
How to Apply
- Read the eligibility criteria and programme details on GIHD’s official page.
- Click Apply for the Fellowship and complete the online application form.
- Submit before 30 November 2026, 5:00pm Pakistan time.
Official GIHD Global Youth Mental Health Research Fellowship page
Questions: [email protected] or +92 333 0590373 (call or WhatsApp), Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.
