Georgetown Global Frontline Leaders Program 2027
The Global Frontline Leaders Program at Georgetown University has opened its 2027 cohort on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for children and families. It is a part-time, fully virtual fellowship that runs for 10 months.
- Funding$7,500 USD stipend in two instalments, each tied to a programme…
- DurationJanuary 2027 orientation, then February to November 2027 (10…
- Who can applyNo nationality restriction stated by the host; open to eligible…
- Application feeNone (confirmed by the host)
Overview
Fellows receive a $7,500 USD stipend, paid in two instalments, and there is no fee to apply. The deadline is 6 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
The Global Frontline Leaders Program is run by Georgetown’s Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues. Each cohort focuses on one theme. For 2027, that theme is MHPSS for children and families.
The programme brings together experienced practitioners, researchers and policymakers who already work on this issue. Fellows keep their day jobs. The fellowship adds monthly workshops, coaching and a shared research output on top of their current work.
Because everything is online, people working in remote or crisis settings can join without leaving their posts.
What Will You Do?
- Attend an individual orientation in January 2027.
- Join monthly workshops from February to November 2027 and complete short pre and post assignments.
- Meet a mentor or coach every month.
- Co-author a paper with fellow cohort members and present it.
- Keep running your MHPSS work throughout the year.
The workload is part-time. Plan for one workshop a month with short assignments before and after it, one mentoring call a month, occasional networking events and your share of the cohort paper. Your own MHPSS project continues alongside all of this, and the host expects it to stay active for the full 10 months.
Why the Global Frontline Leaders Program is worth a look
Most fellowships in this field ask you to relocate. This one pays a stipend while you stay with your community, and it ends with a published paper that carries Georgetown’s name.
At a glance
About
- Opportunity type
- Virtual professional fellowship
- Host organization(s)
- Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues, Georgetown University
- Location
- Online (no travel required)
- Mode
- Fully virtual, part-time
- Programme duration
- January 2027 orientation, then February to November 2027 (10 months)
Funding
- Financial support
- $7,500 USD stipend in two instalments, each tied to a programme deliverable
- Application fee
- None (confirmed by the host)
Eligibility
- Nationality
- No nationality restriction stated by the host; open to eligible professionals worldwide
- Age requirement
- Not specified by the host
- Minimum degree required
- Not specified by the host
- Work experience
- Must be currently working on an MHPSS project for children and families
- Fields / areas
- Mental health and psychosocial support, child protection, health, education, humanitarian response, social protection
Who can apply
- Current MHPSS work: You must be working on an MHPSS project now. Gaps in project work are reviewed case by case and exemptions are rare.
- Profile: Experienced practitioners, researchers and policymakers in health, education, humanitarian response, social protection, or community and faith-based settings.
- English: Proficiency is required. You must submit test scores unless English is your first language.
- Nationality: The host does not list a nationality restriction.
- Degree and age: Not specified by the host.
- Child protection: You will need to share your organisation’s child protection policy.
What you get
- A $7,500 USD stipend, paid in two instalments linked to programme deliverables.
- Monthly workshops led by Georgetown’s Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues.
- A monthly mentor or coach.
- Co-authorship of a published paper with your cohort.
- A chance to present that paper in a Georgetown webinar.
- Networking events with peers working on the same issue.
There are no travel costs, because the programme is fully virtual.
How to apply
- Read the full call on the Georgetown programme page.
- Prepare your CV or resume and, if needed, your English test scores.
- Write up details of your current MHPSS project, including your organisation’s child protection policy.
- List three references with their contact details.
- Sign in to a Google account and submit the online application form before the deadline.
Selection has four stages: eligibility screening, expert panel review, a 30-minute virtual interview and possible reference checks. Selected candidates should hear by mid-December 2026. See the official Georgetown page for the full call.
Frequently asked questions
What funding does the Georgetown Global Frontline Leaders Program 2027 provide?
Who can apply?
Work experience: Must be currently working on an MHPSS project for children and families
Is there an application fee?
When is the deadline?
How do I apply?
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