Georgetown University is accepting applications from mental health and psychosocial support professionals worldwide for its 2027 Global Frontline Leaders International Program. The 10-month virtual fellowship comes with a $7,500 stipend and is designed to elevate the practitioners, researchers, and policymakers working closest to children and families on the ground.
About the Global Frontline Leaders International Program
Administered by Georgetown University, the program focuses its 2027 cohort on mental health and psychosocial support for children, families, and communities. It brings together a diverse international cohort of frontline leaders through virtual learning, peer exchange, mentorship, and structured professional development. The program is built on the recognition that community knowledge, cultural and spiritual practices, and the leadership of people with lived experience are as valuable as formal credentials in advancing MHPSS systems globally. An orientation in January 2027 precedes the main program, which runs from February through November 2027. All programming is virtual and part-time, allowing fellows to continue their primary work throughout the fellowship year.
Funding Size
- Stipend: $7,500 USD, paid in two instalments
- No tuition or participation fees
- Program is fully virtual; no relocation required
Who Can Apply
- Practitioners, researchers, and policymakers working in mental health and psychosocial support for children, families, or communities
- Professionals with demonstrated experience advancing MHPSS systems in their context
- Applicants who can participate in virtual programming while continuing their current MHPSS work
- People with lived experience and community-rooted leaders are explicitly valued and encouraged to apply
- Open to eligible professionals worldwide
Geographic Eligibility
- Open globally
- Program is fully virtual; fellows participate from their home countries
Sector or Thematic Focus
- Mental health and psychosocial support for children and families
- Community-based and culturally grounded MHPSS systems
- Frontline leadership development in global health
- Policy and systems strengthening for MHPSS programs
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Application Process
Candidates complete Georgetown University’s official online application form before the deadline. All required materials, including any applicable English proficiency test scores, must be received by the closing date. No late submissions are accepted.
Required Materials
- Completed online application form
- English proficiency test scores where applicable
- Professional background and experience documentation as specified in the application
Key Dates
- Application deadline: 6 November 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
- Orientation: January 2027
- Fellowship period: February to November 2027
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Selection Notes
- The program particularly values applicants whose work is rooted in community experience and who bring cultural, spiritual, or lived-experience perspectives to MHPSS
- Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection; the program is competitive
- All program activities are virtual and must be balanced with the fellow’s ongoing professional responsibilities