The Global Health Security Early Career Investigator Fellowship, part of the Frontier Fund managed by the Global Health Investment Corporation (GHIC), is an exclusive opportunity for emerging researchers who are passionate about making a significant impact on global health security. This fellowship is designed to support early-career investigators in exploring bold and transformative research ideas that address critical challenges such as infectious disease outbreaks, bioterrorism, antimicrobial resistance, and health system resilience.
Why Apply?
This fellowship offers up to $750,000 in flexible funding over two to three years, enabling you to pursue high-risk, high-reward research that has the potential to unlock groundbreaking innovations in global health security. As a fellow, you will benefit from light reporting requirements, access to a network of global health experts, and opportunities for career growth that can establish you as a leading figure in the field.
Key Fellowship Details:
- Funding: Up to $750,000 over 2-3 years
- Duration: 2024-2028
- Eligibility: Early-career investigators who have completed their doctoral degrees within the past ten years, affiliated with academic or research institutions globally
- Research Areas: Projects must align with global health security priorities, addressing issues such as infectious diseases, bioterrorism, and antimicrobial resistance
Application Deadlines:
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First Round:
- Open: August 1, 2024
- Close: October 1, 2024
- Announcement: November 1, 2024
- Funding Start: January 1, 2025
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Second Round:
- Open: January 1, 2025
- Close: March 1, 2025
- Announcement: April 1, 2025
- Funding Start: May 1, 2025
Selection Criteria:
Proposals will be reviewed based on innovation, translation potential, relevance to global health security priorities, growth potential of the investigator, and feasibility of the project. The fellowship is designed to encourage innovative research that may be considered too high-risk for other funding sources but has the potential to lead to major advances in global health security.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to submit a detailed research proposal, a CV or biosketch, and a statement of career and scientific leadership goals. For more information on the application process and requirements, please review the guidance and contact them directly at FrontierFund@ghicfunds.org.