Fully Funded UJMT Fogarty Global Health Fellowship In USA 2026

The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded UJMT Fogarty Global Health Fellowship in USA are stated below:

United States-based trainees:

1. Citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.

2. Candidates from any U.S. institution are eligible, though applicants from the four consortium universities may be given priority

3. Applicants from underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

International trainees:
We fund postdoctoral researchers who are citizens of one of 16 countries where there are program-affiliated research institutions. Typically, international trainees have an appointment or affiliation with the training site and local mentors.

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

a) Postdoctoral applicants (U.S. and foreign nationals): Completion of a graduate degree —MD, PhD, DrPH, DVM, PharmD, or equivalent — by July of the academic year.

b) Doctoral applicants (U.S. only):

1. enrolled in a graduate degree program at the U.S. or affiliated international institution

2. able to defer studies over the course of the fellowship to focus on research activities

3. In later stages of training (e.g., following comprehensive examinations, after clinical rotations) will be given priority.

Scholarship Benefits