NIHR Global Advanced Fellowship 2026 for Global Health Researchers (Up to £750,000)
The NIHR Global Advanced Fellowship 2026 is a prestigious UK-funded postdoctoral research programme aimed at early to mid-career global health researchers. It offers substantial funding of up to £750,000 to support applied research and leadership development focused on strengthening health systems in low and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
This fellowship is designed for researchers addressing critical global health security challenges, including infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and maternal and child health. It provides a pathway for researchers to transition into independent leadership roles while building long-term research capacity in partner institutions.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Hold a PhD or equivalent postdoctoral research qualification (or be close to completion).
- Be employed by a higher education institution or research institute.
- Be based in the UK or an ODA-eligible country in sub-Saharan Africa or South Asia.
- Have a research track record in global health or a related discipline.
- Demonstrate leadership potential and institutional support.
The fellowship is open to both clinical and non-clinical researchers from diverse backgrounds, including medicine, public health, epidemiology, social sciences, and health policy.
Benefits
The fellowship provides up to £750,000, covering salary support, project funding, training costs, travel for fieldwork, and professional development activities.
