Harvard Global Health Institute

Advancing Excellence and Equity in Global Health

The Harvard Global Health Institute

The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) is an interfaculty initiative that facilitates collaboration across the Harvard community and partners worldwide to advance global health equity. We tackle the greatest health challenges of our time through innovative transdisciplinary research, education, and partnerships that build knowledge and drive positive change in global health.

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December 19, 2025

2026 Global Health Summer Internship Opportunities for Harvard Undergraduate Students are Now Open for Applications

Applications to the Harvard Global Health Institute’s paid summer research and internship placements for returning Harvard undergraduates are now open. Students selected for the program will receive a stipend to cover travel, living, and local transportation expenses for the 10-week internship, which begins in early June 2026.

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Impact on Global Mental Health Care Delivery and Research

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Student Leaders Gathering Sparks Ideas for Global Health Projects

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Burke Fellowship Alumni Gather for a Weekend of Writing, Reflection, and Community

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Reimagining Mental Health Through Indigenous Worldviews

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Event Series

The Harvard Global Health Institute hosts regular event series to showcase the work of the global health community at Harvard, as well as the international partners that they work with.

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Upcoming Events

30 Jan,2026

Global Health Coffee Session

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Global Health Research & Innovation Series Session

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Focus Areas

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Infectious diseases, a persistent challenge in global health, demand continuous attention and innovative strategies for prevention, control, and treatment.

Infectious Diseases

Referred to as the “defining issue of our time”, climate change and its impact on public health are undeniable. With more frequent extreme weather events and environmental degradation profoundly impacting communities worldwide, existing health disparities are exacerbated, demanding innovative pragmatic responses.

Climate, Environment, and Health

A holistic approach to global health ought to include robust initiatives to destigmatize mental health and advance culturally relevant solutions. Threats to mental health transcend borders, affecting individuals and communities across socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.

Global Mental Health View All Focus Areas

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