The Global Health Delivery Project
Our mission is to improve the health of people everywhere by supporting clinicians at the frontlines to make better decisions and deliver value-based health care using proven approaches and evidence.
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Location
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Division of Global Health Equity
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
Application Information
Applications for GHDI 2026 will open in November.
Application Requirements
- CV / resume
- Statement of purpose and objectives that addressing the reasons you wish to attend this program, your professional goals, and why you feel this program will be beneficial to you (one (1) page or 500 words max)
- Two (2) letters of reference / evaluations from professors and / or employers who know you well
- Unofficial transcript(s) from all post-secondary institutions
- English proficiency test, if applicable.
- If you did not receive a degree from an institution where English was the language of instruction, you are required to submit one of the following tests: TOEFL, IELTS Academic, or Duolingo. Please visit the HSPH website and scroll down for more details on how to submit your test scores.
- Application fee ($60 USD)
To apply, you must submit an online application:
- Create a SOPHAS Express Account at https://sophasexpress.liaisoncas.com.
- Select School and Program
- Once you are logged in, click on the “Add Program” tab
- Click on the “Available Programs” tab
- Search “By Institution” for “Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health”
- Click on “Global Health Delivery Intensive” Summer 1 Session
- Select “Harvard School of Public Health” and “Global Health Delivery Summer Intensive” program
- Complete all sections under “Personal Information” – complete all sections.”
- Under “Academic History,” complete the following:
- Colleges Attended: add all undergraduate, graduate or professional institutions you attended or are currently attending
- Standardized Tests (optional)
- English Proficiency Test (if applicable): upload your test scores here OR visit the HSPH website and scroll down for more options on how to submit.
- Under “Supporting Information,” submit the following:
- Recommendation: submit two (2) electronic recommendations
- Experiences: leave this section blank (this information will be covered in your CV/resume)
- Achievements: (optional)
- Licenses and Certifications: (optional)
- Under “Program Materials,” select “Global Health Delivery Intensive” and “Documents” and upload the following:
- CV/Resume
- Personal Statement
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Submit application, including paying the non-refundable $60 USD application fee
Important Dates
| November 2025 | Applications for GHDI are available through SOPHAS Express. More information can be found under Application Information. |
| February 2026 | Application deadline. |
| March 2026 | Acceptance letters are distributed to applicants. |
| April 2026 | Acceptance survey and tuition deposit due. |
| July 6 – 24, 2026 (TBC) | Global Health Delivery Intensive classes, including orientation and graduation. Full tuition payment is due by the first day of class; bill must be cleared to remain enrolled. Contact Harvard Registrar at registrar@hsph.harvard.edu. |
Questions? Email us at ghdi@globalhealthdelivery.org.