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Planetary Health Impact Fellowship

Designed for emerging leaders, the Planetary Health Impact Fellowship focuses on mentoring, research, and regional community building.

During this two-year program, Fellows will engage with the vibrant Planetary Health community. They will have access to resources, mentorship from experts, and the chance to contribute to transformative solutions that promote both ecological sustainability and human well-being. Applications open every October. Stay updated on opportunities by subscribing to the PHA monthly newsletter!

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What is the Planetary Health Impact Fellowship?

The Planetary Health Impact Fellowship is the Planetary Health Alliance’s Fellowship focusing on mentorship, research, and regional community building. The Impact Fellowship is open to candidates from all over the globe. The Fellowship has three core components: mentoring a small group of designated Planetary Health Campus Ambassadors, supporting one Planetary Health Regional Hub, and completing an independent project. This Fellowship is unpaid and voluntary.
 

PHA Steering Committee Member Nicole Redvers chats with a group of Planetary Health Annual Meeting attendees in Boston, 2022.

What are the responsibilities of an Impact Fellow?

Mentoring

  • Mentoring a small group (10-15) of Planetary Health Campus Ambassadors 
  • Identifying guest speakers/lecturers for the PHCA speaker series 
  • Jumpstarting and helping oversee PHCA and Regional Hub communications on the Planetary Health Online Community (Hylo) by responding to inquiries, posting content, and providing support (i.e., direction and encouragement) in all subcommunities associated with the PHCA and Regional Hub Network  

Regional Hub Amplification 

  • Work closely and support one Regional Hub 
  • Attending all Regional Hub meetings for that Hub 
  • Developing and collecting key metrics for that Hub 
  • Facilitating introductions between new PHA members (both individual and organizational) and existing regional hubs; supporting workshops to catalyze regional hubs’ strategic planning processes  
  • Identifying and sharing grants relevant to that Regional Hub 

Independent Project 

  • Completing one project that is determined within the first two months of the Fellowship 
  • Fellows can collaborate on a project with permission and on a case-by-case basis
  • Each project must be approved by their designated PHA staff contact

Communications 

  • Writing a blog piece or Planetary Health spotlight

Eligibility to apply:

  • Demonstrated interest in Planetary Health 
  • Completed undergraduate degree    
  • Graduate degree (completed or in progress) in a relevant field
    • Additional experience in a relevant field may substitute for required education 
  • Reliable internet connection and a personal electronic device that can use Zoom and Microsoft software
  • Past participation in PHA / PHA programs (preferred)  
  • Working English proficiency (both written and verbal)  
  • Minimum of 2-years of relevant work experience 

Requirements for applicants:

  • Commitment to year-long term from January to December, with the option to extend for a second year 
  • Expected to attend quarterly All-Fellow calls and monthly check-in calls with designated PHA staff member
  • Organize bimonthly check-in with PHCA mentees
  • Flexible weekly time commitment of 5-10 hours

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