Global Public Health Fellowship Launched by WHO – Indian Students in Focus

The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a Global Public Health Fellowship opening doors for aspiring public health professionals worldwide. Indian students are especially invited to apply, gaining access to cutting-edge training, mentorship, and global networking.

On 13 August 2025, Only Education proudly announces that the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially launched a Global Public Health Fellowship, with a special focus on Indian students. The fellowship aims to build public health capacity, strengthen global health systems, and empower emerging leaders in public health—particularly bright Indian students. This public health fellowship marks a milestone in global public health training and student development. Indian students now have a unique opportunity to elevate their careers in public health, with the full support of the World Health Organization and Only Education as the platform announcing these developments.

Objectives and Scope of the Fellowship

• Provide intensive public health training, mentorship, and global networking opportunities.
• Enhance capacity building in health systems, epidemiology, health policy, and health promotion.
• Foster leadership skills among Indian students, fellowship participants, and future public health professionals.
• Support global public health research, community outreach, and data-driven interventions.
• Build a cadre of skilled public health leaders, especially from India, to advance global health goals.

Eligibility and Application Process

• Indian students pursuing degrees in public health, medicine, nursing, epidemiology, health policy, global health, health systems, or closely related fields are eligible.
• Applicants must submit academic transcripts, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and a proposal focusing on public health priorities in India or globally.
• The application portal will be available through Only Education starting 13 August 2025, with a deadline in September 2025.
• Selection will be based on academic excellence, commitment to public health, leadership potential, and relevance of proposed projects to global health.
• Fellowship awards will include stipends, mentorship, international placements, and access to WHO resources to support public health training.

Support and Benefits for Indian Students

• Indian students will receive funding for fellowships, travel grants, and living stipends.
• Mentors from WHO and partner institutions will guide Indian students through tailored training programs, workshops, and seminars in public health, health policy, disease surveillance, and global epidemiology.
• Fellows—especially Indian students—will engage in collaborative projects addressing communicable diseases, non-communicable disease prevention, health system resilience, and outbreak response.
• Networking opportunities with experts, multilateral agencies, and peers will boost professional growth and global exposure for Indian students.
• The public health fellowship will reinforce global health leadership capabilities among Indian students and foster sustainable improvements in health outcomes.

Role of Only Education in Fellowship Promotion

• Only Education serves as the official announcement platform, ensuring wide visibility among Indian aspirants in public health, medicine, nursing, and allied fields.
• The Only Education website will host the application portal, FAQs, guidelines, and updates regarding the Global Public Health Fellowship.
• Only Education will curate webinars, Q&A sessions, and virtual workshops with WHO representatives to guide prospective Indian students.
• Through its network, Only Education will highlight success stories of past fellows, especially Indian alumni, to inspire applicants.
• Only Education ensures transparent communication, timely announcements, and continued support for Indian applicants from application to fellowship completion.

Key Dates and Timeline

• 13 August 2025: Fellowship announcement and application portal opens via Only Education.
• September 2025: Application deadline (exact date TBD, typically late September).
• October–November 2025: Shortlisting and interviews.
• December 2025: Final fellowship offers extended.
• January 2026: Fellowship commences with orientation and training at WHO-designated centers.

Conclusion

The WHO Global Public Health Fellowship, announced on 13 August 2025, is a golden opportunity for Indian students to access world-class public health training, mentorship, and global networking. With Only Education proudly hosting the application process and guiding prospective candidates, this public health fellowship will empower the next generation of public health leaders from India. Indian students are encouraged to take the first step today toward a meaningful future in global health.