U.S. Leadership Accelerator — Fellowship

Global Health Corps runs the U.S. Leadership Accelerator for emerging, non-clinical public health professionals who live and work in the United States. Fellows complete leadership training, coaching, and peer learning while remaining in their current full-time roles.

The nine-month hybrid program combines monthly virtual learning with two national in-person retreats. The 2026–2027 cycle is closed, and applications for the 2027–2028 cohort will open in February 2027.

Benefits & funding

No tuition or direct program cost for fellows.
GHC covers program costs, including travel to retreat locations, lodging, and meals for the two in-person retreats.
Fellows receive monthly workshops, small-group learning, a 360-degree assessment, one-to-one executive coaching, mentorship, and access to GHC’s lifelong global network.

Eligibility

Be 21–30 years old on September 1, 2026 for the latest published cycle.
Live in the United States full-time and be authorized to work there.
Work full-time in a U.S.-focused, non-clinical public health role.
Have worked in the current role for at least three months when applying.
No specific education or training credential is required.
Applicants may work in person, remotely, or in a hybrid arrangement, but all fellowship components are mandatory.

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Age requirement
21–30 yrs

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Application process

1
When applications reopen, review the current cycle’s eligibility requirements and complete the online application.
2
Complete Part 1 with eligibility, employment, and demographic information, plus a supervisor’s contact details.
3
After submitting Part 1, use the emailed Part 2 link to submit three short essays and one video response of no more than 60 seconds.
4
Ask the supervisor to complete the short recommendation form sent by GHC; no recommendation letter is required.
5
If selected as a finalist, complete an interview and await the final decision.

Program timeline

February 16, 2026
Applications opened for the 2026–2027 cohort.
Priority deadline.
March 5, 2026
Final application deadline.
March 19, 2026
Applicants notified of status.
June 30, 2026
Fellowship kickoff and first virtual convening.
September 2026
First national in-person retreat.
October or November 2026
February 2027
Applications open for the 2027–2028 cohort.
Final national retreat, program completion, and transition to the alumni community.
May 2027