Vital Strategies Healthy Food Policy Fellowship 2027
Applications are open for the Vital Strategies Healthy Food Policy Fellowship 2027. Bloomberg Philanthropies funds this program for outstanding PhD candidates. It targets residents of Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The goal is to build research expertise that guides healthier food policies.
Program Snapshot
- Host Organization: Vital Strategies
- Funder: Bloomberg Philanthropies
- Funding: Supports PhD study; specific amounts not listed in the call
- Eligible Countries: Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Vietnam, and Indonesia
- Eligibility: PhD candidates who have not yet started their PhD program
- Application Deadline: November 2, 2026, 11:59 PM
Focus Areas
- Healthy food policy research
- Food environments and public health
- Research design, analysis, and presentation
- Evidence-based national policy development
About the Fellowship
Many countries lack research expertise to guide life-saving food policies. This fellowship helps close that gap by supporting future researchers. It strengthens national health systems through trained policy specialists. Fellows learn to design, conduct, analyze, and promote policy-relevant research.
What Fellows Receive
Selected candidates receive support for their PhD studies. Funding comes through Bloomberg Philanthropies and Vital Strategies. Fellows join a growing network of food policy researchers. Earlier cohorts have studied across multiple countries and disciplines.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of an eligible country. They must not have started the PhD program they want supported. Candidates should plan to work for their home country’s benefit afterward. They must also have no ties to sugary drink, ultra-processed food, or tobacco industries. This applies for the two years before applying.
Required Materials
Applicants complete the online application through the ReviewR platform. They must also confirm their commitment to healthier food environments at home. Reference letters may also be required.
How to Apply
Submit your application online before November 2, 2026.
Click Here to Apply
Conclusion
This fellowship offers aspiring researchers a path to shape food policy in their countries. Its strict industry-conflict rule protects the program’s independence. Given the November deadline, interested candidates should prepare early. Confirm funding details and requirements through Vital Strategies’ official fellowship page.
