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FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME . EST. GLOBAL
Shaping the next generation
of public health & policy
leaders.
The Global Policy Network Fellowship is a curated pathway into the world of NHS leadership, policy writing, market access, and global health built on direct integration with the people already shaping the field.
DISCOVER THE PROGRAMME
30+ FELLOWS
24 Countries
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Policy Writing
Global Health
Market Access
Public Health
WHY GPN
A fellowship built on proximity to the leaders, the debates, the decisions.
Skills that translate to career advancement
01
Publishable policy writing, market access literacy, and NHS system navigation — the credentials employers already recognise.
Affordable, high-impact training
03
A prestige programme without the prestige price tag. Designed for early career professionals building a serious body of work.
A truly global network
02
Fellows collaborate across the UK, EU, Africa, Central Asia, and the Americas — an atlas of health, academia, and industry contacts.
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME . EST. GLOBAL
Fellowships like this are more than just learning opportunities they're about building lasting networks, sparking collaboration, and empowering early-career professionals to lead with confidence.
Our Mentors.
Our mentors bring real-world expertise and a passion for developing the next generation of health professionals to lead with confidence.
MENTOR
Stephen Riley
MPharm MSc DIC FRCPharm FRSM
MENTOR
Yousaf Ahmad
ICS Chief Pharmacist and Director of Medicines Optimisation, NHS Frimley Health and Care Integrated Care System
MENTOR
Shilpa Shah
Chief Executive Officer of the Northeast London Local Pharmaceutical Committee
MENTOR
Zafar Iqbal
Vice President, UK Faculty of Public Health | Associate Medical Director, Public Health | Chair, NHS Provider Public Health Network | Executive Coach | AI & Digital Prevention
MENTOR
Dr Jihad Malasi
GP, Clinical Lead for Adult Mental Health at Kent and Medway ICB, National Institute for Clinical Excellence- Medical Technologies Assessments Committee Member
CHOOSE YOUR PATHWAY
Three routes into the Fellowship.
II
TRACK TWO
Students
For undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students seeking practical experience alongside a network of working mentors.
III
TRACK THREE
Organisations & Employers
For universities, NHS trusts, local authorities, charities, and corporate partners building capability at scale.
Voices from the Cohort
Hear from past Fellows.
"During my fellowship, I contributed to a report, participated in roundtable discussions, and supported stakeholder engagement, assisting with fundraising initiatives and proposal development. This experience strengthened my understanding of global health systems, workforce optimisation, fundraising strategy, and collaborative problem-solving, reinforcing my commitment to improving healthcare in Nigeria and globally."
Adun Kennedy, Pharmacist at Damilola Pharmacy
30+
Fellows across cohorts
24
Countries represented
What to prepare before you apply.
A prestigious fellowship deserves a considered application. Bring these pieces and the rest is a conversation.
01
A truly global network
Fellows collaborate across the UK, EU, Africa, Central Asia, and the Americas an atlas of health, academia, and industry contacts.
02
Affordable, high-impact training
A prestige programme without the prestige price tag. Designed for early career professionals building a serious body of work.
APPLICATION OPEN
Build a career at the centre of health policy.
The next cohort is being curated now. Tell us about your work, and we'll be in touch with a pathway that fits.
"The Fellowship gave me the mentors, the confidence, and the network to move from clinical practice into national policy in under a year."
AINUR .FELLOW, COHORT 03.
APPLICATION OPEN
Tell us about your work.
The Fellowship team reads every enquiry personally and typically responds within five working days.