What the Fellowship Is
The Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership is a flagship leadership programme initiated by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) under the African Union (AU). It’s named in honour of Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and is designed to strengthen Africa’s public health leadership pipeline by equipping senior practitioners with advanced skills to lead transformative health programmes across the continent.
Who Should Apply
This fellowship is aimed at senior public health professionals from African Union Member States who are already working in the sector and show leadership potential or demonstrated leadership capacity. Relevant fields include:
Public health policy and governance
Epidemiology and disease surveillance
One Health (human-animal-ecosystem interface)
Sexual and reproductive health
Public mental health
Health financing and health systems
Human medicine and related disciplines.
Eligibility Highlights
To apply, you must:
✔ Be a citizen of an AU Member State
✔ Hold a postgraduate degree in a public health related field.
✔ Have at least 10 years of professional experience after completing a master’s degree.
✔ Be employed full-time in a public health position within a public or private institution.
✔ Demonstrate leadership capacity and a clear vision for contributing to public health in Africa .
What the Fellowship Offers
Selected Fellows receive a comprehensive, fully funded leadership development package that includes:
✔ Full access to digital and residential learning resources
✔ Travel, insurance, and daily allowances for residential sessions
✔ Software and technical support for online learning
✔ Mentorship, networking opportunities, and skills to lead public health initiatives at national and continental levels.
Important Dates (2026 Cycle)
📍 Applications Open: Now
📍 Application Deadline: 30 January 2026
📍 Applicants Notified: By 30 April 2026
📍 Programme Start: 1 June 2026
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Africa CDC/AU portal. Incomplete or emailed applications will not be considered.
Required Documents
Employer support letter confirming your availability and support for full participation.
Two professional recommendation letters
Personal statement (max 400 words) outlining your commitment to public health and leadership vision
Leadership challenge project proposal (max 400 words) describing a public health issue you want to address and how your fellowship will help you lead change.
It is also important to use the AU-specified CV template in cases where it’s required by the official portal.
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