Women in Global Health Research Initiative
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Eligibility criteria:
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Applicant’s research focus on women's health and infectious diseases
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Minimum of doctorate level degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
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K23 and KL2 applicants are encouraged to apply
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US-based or international trainees are eligible
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Interested candidates should complete:
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NIH-style biosketch
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One-page letter of support from scientific mentor
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Supported by NIH R25 AI 183323
Women's Infectious Diseases Global Scholars Program
WINGS is a two-year leadership and career development program designed to train and support the next generation of leaders in global infectious diseases in women's health. The WINGS program consists of a structured curriculum for developing leadership, communication, and mentoring skills; bi-monthly seminars with guest speakers, in-person workshops, peer mentoring groups, and individualized research advisory teams with leading experts in the field. The program kicks off at the Global Infectious Diseases across a Woman’s Lifespan Course at Weill Cornell in May 2025. Applications are now closed, please check back in Fall 2025 for the next cycle.
Program History
The WINGS program is a recent evolution of the Female Global Scholars Program, which was created by the Women in Global Health Research Initiative. The curriculum emphasized peer mentorship, leadership, and scientific advancement, and these pillars continue to inform the WINGS program. The 32 Female Global Scholars program alumnae represent seven countries and a diverse set of academic backgrounds and interests.
Hear from our Alumni
Geneviéve Hilaire, M.D., a Female Global Scholar, is a clinician and research physician in the Sexually Transmitted Infections clinic in Haiti. Her career goals include becoming a clinical researcher with a specialty in STI prevention and treatment for vulnerable populations in Haiti.
Glory Joseph, M.D., a Female Global Health Scholar, has completed education and training in Russia, India, and Tanzania. She currently works in Tanzania as a cardiologist and is interested in conducting public health research in Tanzania that will aid in health care sector growth.