United States – University of Washington Fogarty LAUNCH Fellowship 2027

University of Washington

Fellowships
USA
June 17, 2026

About This Fellowship

This fellowship is a global health research training program for students and young researchers. It helps participants gain real research experience in low and middle income countries. Fellows work on important health problems such as HIV, cancer, mental health, and child health. The program connects trainees with mentors from top universities in the United States and international partner sites. Fellows spend one year doing full-time research at an approved international site. They also receive short training in the United States. The goal is to improve global health knowledge and build strong research skills. This fellowship is very competitive and supports future leaders in global health research.

Organization Information

Item	Details
Country	United States
City	Seattle, Washington
Organization	University of Washington
Partner Institutions	University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, Indiana University, University of Hawaiʻi
Program Focus	Global Health Research Training
Established	Through NIH Fogarty programs
Funding Body	National Institutes of Health (Fogarty International Center)

Fellowship Details

Item	Details
Host Countries	USA + partner LMIC countries
Host Universities	University of Washington consortium institutions
Fellowship Name	Fulbright-Fogarty LAUNCH Fellowship
Study Levels	Predoctoral, Postdoctoral
Gender	All genders
English Language Test	Not always required (depends on site)
Deadline	September 15, 2026
Type	Fully funded research fellowship

Eligible Study Levels

Predoctoral students (PhD level with at least 1 year completed)
Postdoctoral researchers
Recent graduates with terminal degrees (PhD, MD, MPH, etc.)

Fields of Study (Research Areas)

Research Areas
HIV/AIDS
Cancer
Mental Health
Child Health
Neurology
Diabetes
Environmental Health
Data Science
Women’s Health
Infectious Diseases

Timeline of Fellowship

Stage	Date
Application Open	May 2026
Application Deadline	September 15, 2026
Review Period	September – November 2026
Interviews	September – October 2026
Final Results	February 2027
Fellowship Start	July 2027

Benefits of the Fellowship

Full research training opportunity
International field experience
Mentorship from top universities
Travel support for training
Professional research development
Networking with global experts

What Is NOT Included

No full salary
No permanent job guarantee
No family relocation support
No clinical work allowance outside research

Who Can Apply

Students with strong research interest
Applicants from eligible countries
People with approved mentors in USA and partner site
Researchers in global health fields
Motivated early career scientists

Who Cannot Apply

Applicants without mentors
People not from eligible countries
Those without research proposal
Applicants unable to work full-time
Incomplete applications

Required Documents

Research proposal
CV / NIH biosketch
Academic transcripts
Two recommendation letters
Mentoring plan
Budget plan
Personal statement

How to Get Selected (Tips)

Write a strong research proposal
Choose experienced mentors
Focus on global health problems
Follow application rules carefully
Submit documents early
Show clear research goals

Living Cost Overview (Average in Host Countries)

Country	Monthly Cost (Approx.)	Notes
USA	High	Training period only
Kenya	Low–Medium	Field research
India	Low	Affordable living
Uganda	Low	Basic expenses
Nepal	Low	Budget friendly
Thailand	Medium	Moderate costs

How to Apply

Step 1: Choose research site and country
Step 2: Find U.S. and local mentors
Step 3: Write research proposal and CV
Step 4: Submit online application before deadline
Step 5: Upload documents and recommendation letters