Peru
1 Fulbright-Fogarty Public Health Fellowship Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodAugust StartGrant Length9 Months |
Award Type
Discipline-Specific Awards
Award Profile
The Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowships in Public Health are offered through a partnership between the Fulbright Program and the Fogarty International Center of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. These awards were established to promote the expansion of research in public health and clinical research in resource-limited settings.
Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowships carry the same benefits as the traditional Fulbright Study/Research grants to the host country. The Fogarty International Center, NIH, will provide support to the research training site and may provide orientation for the fellows at the NIH.
For more details on Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowships and application instructions, please review the ‘Type of Awards’ page: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/applicants/types-of-awards/fulbright-fogarty-fellowships-in-public-health
Grant Length
Grant Period
Grant Duration: 9 months
Candidates are expected to begin their grants either in mid-August 2027 or mid-March 2028. Alternate start dates will only be considered under exceptional circumstances.
Orientation
All grantees are required to participate in a four-day virtual Pre-Departure orientation in mid-June 2027.
Additionally, all grantees must attend a two-day in-person orientation at the Fulbright Commission in Lima before beginning their grant activities, either in mid-August 2027 or mid-March 2028.
In addition, Fulbright-Fogarty Fellows will be required to participate in a Pre-Departure Orientation with NIH in July.
Candidate Profile
Must be enrolled in an accredited doctoral-level program (MD, PhD, DDS, or comparable degree from an accredited institution) in public health, government, business, design, engineering, education, medicine, nutrition, law, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and nursing. Eligible doctoral degrees include, but are not limited to: DMD, DC, DO, DVM, OD, DPM, ScD, EngD, DrPH, DNSc, DPT, PharmD, ND, DSW, PsyD, JD and Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing.
Health-professional students who wish to interrupt their studies for a year or more to engage in full-time research training before completing their formal training programs are also eligible.
By the start of the program year (July 2027), fellows must be an MD (and other professional degrees) student who has completed their 3rd year or a Ph.D. candidate who has completed their Master’s level requirements (i.e., post-qualifying exam).
What is life like for Fulbrighters in the host country?
Applicants are expected to research their host country. Application materials should indicate a clear commitment to the host country community and a description of how you will engage with it.
Peru’s diverse landscape is composed of 59% jungle, 30% mountains, and 11% coast, making it one of the most ecologically rich countries in the world. It is home to 11 ecoregions and boasts 84 of the world’s 115 life zones. The climate varies widely depending on location: the jungle is humid and tropical with heavy rainfall; the mountains experience dry weather and significant daily temperature fluctuations; the northern coast enjoys sunshine year-round; and the central and southern coast have moderate temperatures, high humidity, and minimal rainfall.
With a rich history spanning over five thousand years, Peru is home to the oldest civilization in the Americas (Caral), one of the New Seven Wonders of the World (Machu Picchu), and several UNESCO World Heritage sites. In cities like Lima, Cusco, and Arequipa, Spanish colonial architecture blends with pre-Inca ruins and vibrant contemporary buildings.
"El país de todas las sangres" (The country of all bloods) is a Peruvian saying that honors the various migrations that have shaped Peru into a cultural melting pot. Each wave of migration has enriched the country’s culture and cuisine, and Peruvians take great pride in both their culinary traditions and their heritage. Given this context, societal and government efforts are underway to raise awareness of discrimination and your personal experiences may vary based on your location and role. Numerous resources are available to deepen your understanding of this topic in Peru.
Eligibility
9 Months
- Candidates currently residing in Peru, or those who will be living there during the 2026-2027 academic year, are not eligible for consideration.
- A candidate who has lived outside the United States for five or more consecutive years within the six-year period preceding the application deadline will be ineligible.
- Individuals with dual U.S.- Peru citizenship or permanent residency are eligible.
Degree Level of Applicant
- Doctoral
Special Application Instructions
Select "Fulbright-Fogarty" for Award Type in the application.
All Fulbright-Fogarty applicants pursuing a placement in Peru should select “Public Health” as the Field of Study in the Fulbright application.
Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) Form
If required, submission of the Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is mandatory, even if you have advanced skills or are a native speaker of the language. Failure to submit the required FLE form may impact your eligibility.
Additional Information: A higher level of Spanish proficiency may be required depending on the specific needs of the proposed project. Applicants should include a plan for language study in their Language Self-Evaluation, outlining any steps they intend to take between the time of application and the start of the grant. Additionally, a Foreign Language Evaluation from a college-level Spanish language instructor is recommended.
Foreign Language Proficiency Level by Grant Start
If a Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is Required, applicants must have the following proficiency level by the start of the grant period. If a Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is Recommended, applicants are encouraged but not required to have the following level by the start of the grant period.
Additional Information: A higher level of Spanish proficiency may be required depending on the specific needs of the proposed project.
Fulbright Proposal Types
Yes
No
Affiliation
Applicants are required to obtain a letter of support from the site contact.
When emailing project contacts, please include all contacts and attach a current CV and a concise statement (less than 500 words) about your interest in the program (especially your primary research interest).
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Award Benefits
- A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
- International travel benefits
- Accident & sickness health benefits
- 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
- 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
Stipend Amount
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
One-Time Allowances
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
- Research/Materials allowance
- Settling in allowance
Both a $500 one time settling in allowance, and a $500 academic allowance will be provided upon arrival to Peru.
Additional Grant Benefits
- Mid-year seminar
Estimated Cost of Living
Consider using cost of living comparison websites to gain a better understanding of the potential costs in your host country.
Approximately $1,062 USD in Lima/month.
This website may help you estimate the cost of living, meals, and incidentals in different capital cities. Significant differences can exist in smaller towns where costs tend to be lower.
Dependents
$100/month per dependent for up to 3 dependents. Spouses and/or children are considered dependents.
Housing Arrangements
The Fulbright Commission does not assist with locating or securing housing for U.S. Fulbright grantees but is available to answer any specific questions regarding potential housing options. Your host institution should be your primary resource for assistance in finding accommodation.
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) - GHES
U.S. University Consortia: GHES
Summary of Site
Peru is a country of enormous geographic, cultural, and biologic variety. Located in the capital city of Lima, the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) is the leading biomedical teaching and research institution in the country. Since its foundation, UPCH´s scientific contributions have significantly influenced national public health policies and promoted development and innovation in Peru. Opportunities are available to work at the UPCH School of Public Health and Administration (SPHA) and the Laboratorios de Investigación y Desarrollo (LID).
The School of Public Health and Administration (SPHA), founded in 1998, is the only School of Public Health in Peru. Its mission is to generate, apply, and disseminate knowledge relevant to health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment in human populations. SPHA is committed to improving health management, health policies, and health economics and considers research to be a key strategy for designing effective policy and intervention programs. The SPHA site mentor, Dr. Patricia Garcia, has served as Dean, Director of the Instituto Nacional de Salud (Peruvian National Institute of Health), and most recently as the Minister of Health of Peru. The US mentor affiliated with SPHA, Dr. Evelyn Hsieh, is an Associate Professor at the Yale School of Medicine (Rheumatology) and School of Public Health (Chronic Disease Epidemiology). Her recent work focuses on the prevention of osteoporosis and fractures in countries undergoing economic transition, and the intersection between HIV and non-communicable disease. Dr. Hsieh and Dr. Garcia have collaborated on epidemiological, prevention, and health services research projects related to women’s health topics including sexually transmitted infections, osteoporosis, and aging-related comorbidities among Peruvian women with HIV (osteoporosis, fractures, and sarcopenia). This site strives to expand knowledge in these key areas of health, which are understudied in Peru and across much of Latin America.
The Laboratorios de Investigación y Desarrollos (LID) contributes to the scientific and technological progress of Peru through its state-of-the-art facilities that support cutting-edge research and innovation in molecular/cellular biology, bioinformatics and immunology. The US mentor affiliated with LID, Dr. Joseph Vinetz, has worked in Peru since 1998, studying leptospirosis and malaria. Dr. Vinetz maintains LID and a fully functioning field laboratory in Iquitos (capital of Loreto region). Dr. Dionicia Gamboa leads the Malaria Research Group at LID. This group has three independent laboratories that are the most modern facilities of their kind in Peru (outside of government). The laboraty in Iquitos houses an insectary specialized in rearing mosquito species involved in malaria transmission. Drs. Vinetz and Gamboa have been collaborators for over 20 years. Together, they manage the Amazonian International Center of Excellence in Malaria Research (ICEMR), which focuses on utilizing a comprehensive approach to understanding the biological features of Amazonian malaria towards the ultimate goal of regional control and elimination of Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax.
Primary Contacts
- Evelyn Hsieh, MD, PhD, evelyn.hsieh@yale.edu, U.S. Mentor (SPH). Associate Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology); Chief of Rheumatology, VA Connecticut Healthcare System; Program Director, CMB Global Health Leadership Development Program, Yale University
- Joseph Vinetz, MD, FACP, FIDSA, FASTMH, BS, joseph.vinetz@yale.edu,U.S. Mentor (LID). Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases), Anthropology, and Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases), Yale University
Areas of Focus
- HIV and aging
- Non-communicable diseases
- Musculoskeletal health
- Osteoporosis
- Sarcopenia
- Parasitic diseases
- Malaria
- Leptospirosis and emerging infectious diseases
- Immunology, molecular biology, and microbial genomics as applied to population health
Sample Research Projects
- Musculoskeletal outcomes among women aging with HIV in Peru
- Health-related quality of life among women aging with HIV in Peru
- Capacity building for NCD care for the HIV-positive population of Peru: A national assessment of knowledge and resources among HIV providers
- Expanding the toolbox for prevention of sarcopenia and osteoporosis among Peruvian people with HIV: A validation study
- Amazonian Center of Excellence in Malaria Research (Amazonia ICEMR): The goal of this project is to continue supporting the Amazonia ICEMR in its effort to discover underlying principles and develop new tools to go beyond conventional malaria control activities towards regional malaria elimination.
- Translational Research Development for Endemic Infectious Diseases of Amazonia: The goal of this project is to continue supporting the Global Infectious Disease Training program at UPCH, which aims to enhance tropical infectious disease research capacity in Peru by focusing on research disciplines and diseases relevant to the Amazon region of Peru.
- Immunology of asymptomatic malaria and the immunity effects in Plasmodium transmission
- Study of the fundamental biology of malaria resilience in the Amazon - characterize parasite and human populations of malaria transmission reservoirs, study the molecular ecology and transmission biology of human-Anopheles interactions, and investigate molecular and cellular mechanisms of non-sterilizing clinical immunity to malaria caused by P. vivax and P. falciparum.
- Leptospira and leptospirosis – collaboration of multidisciplinary studies of leptospira and leptospirosis, focused on clinical field studies of acute undifferentiated febrile illness to characterize epidemiological and clinical features of leptospirosis and ultimately deploy new diagnostic and prevention tools.
- Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition (APDC) and Global Alliance for Pandemic Prevention Project: The goal of this project is to protect public health through viral surveillance and discovery in Peru using a next-generation sequencing metagenomics approach with robust bioinformatics pipelines. A second major goal is genomic surveillance of existing pandemic and outbreak viruses, such as HIV, HBV, HCV, HDV, and SARS-CoV-2 to evaluate the potential impact of viral diversity on diagnostic tests. Through virus discovery and surveillance efforts in Peru, the APDC aims to improve diagnostics and epidemiological decision-making for infectious diseases both locally and globally.
Language Requirement
None
Universidad Católica San Pablo: Neuroscience Lab - GLOCAL
U.S. University Consortia: GLOCAL
Summary of Site
Universidad Católica San Pablo (UCSP) is an academic community located in Arequipa, Peru.
UCSP has funded more than 40 research projects, with over 55 additional projects supported by institutions such as CONCYTEC, Innóvate Perú, the European Union’s Erasmus+ Program, and the Swiss National Foundation. These efforts have resulted in approximately 400 published research papers.
Currently, researchers at UCSP’s Neuroscience Lab, in collaboration with researchers from University of Geneva, are working to validate linguistic markers within the Quechua-speaking population affected by dementia. Additionally, UCSP’s researchers are creating a Quechua language dataset to explore subtle linguistic changes and their correlation with cognitive performance in the aging population.
The UCSP Neuroscience Lab offers research opportunities in: 1) Validating brief cognitive tests in preclinical and clinical phases of dementia in people with low educational level or illiterates; 2) Neurophysiological biomarkers in pre-clinical phases of dementia with EEG; 3) Genetic and environmental risk factors for dementia, 4) Machine learning approaches to characterize and predict neurodegenerative diseases with multimodal data (clinical, behavioral, neuroimaging and socio-economic factors), and 5) Validating linguistics markers in neurodegenerative disease. Study sites include several cities in southern Peru and rural areas of Arequipa.
Facilities include space for doctoral and postdoctoral students and state-of-the-art technology equipment for formulating experiments, analyzing data, and preparing manuscripts for publication. The Lab also has a Gesell camera and behavioral evaluation rooms for clinical and research purposes, as well as an exclusive room for neurophysiological recordings with an EEG featuring 64 active electrode channels.
The vision of the UCSP Neuroscience Lab is to promote an interdisciplinary approach to cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being in southern Peru through mentoring and research training programs. Its purpose is to actively develop world-class research projects to solve scientific and societal problems that affect us all, especially the elderly in Peru and Latin America.
Primary Contacts
- Dr. Marcio Soto, GloCal UCSP Site PI, msoto@ucsp.edu.pe (contact for letter of affiliation)
- Dr. Craig Cohen, GloCal UCSF PI, craig.cohen@ucsf.edu (additional contact)
Areas of Focus
- Dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases
Language Requirement
Intermediate Spanish
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) - GLOCAL
U.S. University Consortia: GLOCAL
Summary of Site
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) is the premier biomedical sciences university and research center in Peru and a recognized leader in Latin America. It leads Peru in active NIH grants according to the NIH Reporter and has high-impact publications. UPCH’s world-class global health research generates unique mentored research training opportunities for prospective fellows on emerging, infectious, tropical and non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, mental health, substance use/abuse, and one health.
UPCH has had decades of productive research collaborations with UCLA, UCSF, and UCSD on HIV/AIDS/STDs, malaria, one health, and emerging diseases, among many others. NIH research grants support most of this work, complemented by multiple D43 training grants on both non-communicable and HIV/non-HIV infectious diseases, and fellowship grants.
UPCH has field, clinical, laboratory, computational, and animal experimentation facilities spread across Peru’s mega-diverse ecological regions: the Amazon Basin, highlands up to 22,000 feet, and 1,500 miles of Pacific coast. Additional world-class resources and assets are provided by a broad network of Peruvian and foreign partners.
UPCH fellows can attend on-site or virtual coursework in research methods, biostatistics, epidemiology, bioethics, and responsible conduct of research, in addition to degree programs developed primarily through a longstanding NIH D43 training grant. Highly capable institutional and dedicated research administration teams support activities. All research follows rigorous biosafety protocols, including Peruvian Ministry of Health-approved research guidelines.
Primary Contacts
- Dr. Andrés (Willy) Lescano, GloCal UPCH Site PI, willy.lescano@upch.pe (contact for letter of affiliation)
- Dr. Craig Cohen, GloCal UCSF PI, craig.cohen@ucsf.edu (additional contact)
Areas of Focus
- HIV/AIDS/STDs
- Malaria
- One health
- Emerging, infectious, tropical, and non-communicable diseases
- Maternal and child health
- Sexual and reproductive health
- Mental health
- Substance use/abuse
Language Requirement
Intermediate Spanish
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Neurológicas, Hospital Nacional Dos de Mayo, Universidad Nacional de la Amazonía Peruana and nongovernmental organizations InterACTION Labs, IMP - NPGH
U.S. University Consortia: NPGH
Summary of Site
For nearly 40 years, the University of Washington has collaborated with a number of academic and public health institutions across Peru - in Lima (Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Neurológicas, Hospital Nacional Dos de Mayo), and Iquitos (Universidad Nacional de la Amazonia Peruana), as well as communities in both of these cities. Prior Fulbright-Fogarty Fellows have participated in mentored opportunities collaborating with academicians, public health practitioners, as well as community organizations, to assess and address communicable and non-communicable diseases of relevance to Peru and affecting health of these communities. Fellows have worked in the community, in public schools and hospitals, as well as in academic institutions.
Primary Contact
- Dr. Joe Zunt, jzunt@uw.edu, University of Washington
Areas of Focus
- HIV
- One Health/Zoonotic Infections
- Stroke
- Non-communicable diseases
- TB
Sample Research Projects
- Claverito Project (InterACTION Labs, Iquitos): A multidisciplinary effort to improve living standards in a “floating community” along the Amazon River in Iquitos. This project encompasses activities addressing improvements to the built environment, water and sanitation systems, improving general and oral health, enhancing health education, OneHealth and improving the environment.
- Tuberculous meningitis: defining outcomes and improving diagnosis of TB meningitis in patients with and without HIV co-infection.
- Cerebrovascular Diseases in Peru: defining risk factors for stroke in various geographic regions of Peru and working with the Peruvian national stroke group and government to increase prevention activities for susceptible populations.
- Implementation Science in AIDS and TB: A collaboration between UW, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, the NGO IMPACTA, and the Peruvian national HIV and TB control programs to enhance capacity to address the public health and scientific challenges of the evolving HIV and TB epidemic in Peru through clinical, implementation science, and health services research.
- One Health Initiatives in the Amazon (Iquitos): Multidisciplinary efforts addressing critical health and ecological challenges in the city of Iquitos. These initiatives work with both citywide and floating communities and include interventions targeting dengue prevention, mental health and leptospirosis.
- Seniors’ Health (Iquitos): A multidisciplinary initiative focused on improving the mental health, care, and quality of life of older adults in Iquitos. The project includes activities to understand determinants of mental health in aging populations and to strengthen local capacity through training, caregiving support, and community-based strategies for healthy aging.
- National scale-up of diagnostic and treatment services: cross-regional implementation study examining factors facilitating and hindering the expansion of rapid TB, syphilis and HIV testing and treatment in regions outside the capital city of Lima.
- Point-of-care (POC) diagnostics: working with multidisciplinary teams to assess the operating parameters and feasibility of introducing POCs for detection of infectious diseases or health conditions to different segments of the Peruvian populations.
Language Requirement
Required - Intermediate
A.B. PRISMA - UJMT
U.S. University Consortia: UJMT
Summary of Site
Asociación Benéfica PRISMA (AB PRISMA) is a Peruvian non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the quality of life of Peruvian families in extreme poverty. AB PRISMA is the largest independent NGO in Peru and the fourth largest NGO in Peru overall. PRISMA seeks to support sustainable human and economic development through projects in health, nutrition, and agriculture, as well as projects that improve incomes and provide access to economic opportunities. Since it was founded in 1986, PRISMA has carried out health, family planning, and nutrition programs throughout Peru with both the public and private sectors. PRISMA has always placed an important emphasis on research and operational research. PRISMA has very close collaborative relationships for research relating to specific research projects with the Cayetano Heredia Medical School, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, and the US Naval Medical Research Detachment (NAMRU-6).
Primary Contact
- Marilu Chiang – mchiang@prisma.org.pe
Areas of Focus
Fellows would be expected to work with U.S. and Peru based mentor groups to develop an independent research project that could be integrated into one of the following projects or in a new area of interest:
- Infant malnutrition
- Household air pollution
- Maternal and neonatal health
- ID epidemiology
Language Requirement
None
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) - UJMT
U.S. University Consortia: UJMT
Summary of Site
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) is the leading health sciences university in Peru and higher education institution in the training of professionals in the health, life and education sciences. For nearly 60 years, its graduates have contributed to the social and economic development of the country from various professional fields. UPCH is nationally and regionally renowned for excellence in research and training in the health field. Research Units and Laboratories within UPCH include the High Altitude Research Institute, the Tropical Medicine Institute “Alexander von Humboldt”, the Gerontology Institute, the Centers for Research and Development in Mental Health; Maternal and Child Health; Integral and Long-term Development; and Global Health.
Primary Contacts
- Anders (Willy) Lescano – willy.lescano@upch.pe
Areas of Focus
Fellows would be expected to work with U.S. and Peru based mentor groups to develop an independent research project that could be integrated into one of the following projects or in a new area of interest:
- Modeling the effects of ambient air pollution on cardiovascular and pulmonary health outcomes in Lima, Peru
- Addressing gaps and challenges in the management of hypertension in Puno, Peru
- Evaluating the effects of household air pollution exposures on health outcomes across the lifespan
- Addressing gaps in geographical and resource availability for the management of chronic diseases in Peru
- Novel diagnostics of pediatric tuberculosis in Lima, Peru
- Genomic research of adult tuberculosis to identify resistance in Lima, Peru
- Epidemiology of norovirus and other diarrheal illness in Lima, Peru
- Research in animal models of cysticercosis
- Research in animal models for Chagas cardiomyopathy
- Research into diagnostics and clinical outcomes of toxoplasmosis in patients with HIV in Lima and Iquitos, Peru
- The HAPIN follow up trial in Puno, Peru, will evaluate the long-term effects of an 18-month clean fuel intervention on linear growth, lung function and neurodevelopmental outcomes in children. We will measure clinical outcomes, kitchen concentrations and personal exposures to PM2.5 once yearly and monitor all cooking stoves (LPG and biomass) continuously throughout the study period. We will examine whether health outcomes of intervention participants differ to those from control households through the child’s seventh birthday and conduct exposure-response analyses based on the stove use and PM2.5 exposure data during the intervention and subsequent follow-up period. As a secondary objective, we will also evaluate the effect of the intervention on participants’ cooking behaviors post-trial and identify factors that influence sustained LPG use.
- The ANDES randomized control trial will measure the effectiveness of having home-based community health workers lead interventions to reduce blood pressure and improve diabetes control in patients from under-resourced communities in Puno, Peru. The community health workers (CHWs) will act as a liaison between the public health system and community members to facilitate implementation and sustainability of this strategy.
- In partnership with Emory University and Johns Hopkins University, UPCH is conducting a Regional GEOHealth Hub study in Lima, Peru. This research is designed to enhance capacity to carry out research and provide data useful to policy makers on the association between Ambient Air Pollution (AAP) and cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurodegenerative health outcomes, including COVID-19 (incidence, mortality, and case-fatality) and Alzheimer’s where the association with AAP is not well established. We will study the association of traffic and air pollution in Lima and evaluate possible different mitigation strategies to reduce air pollution and related respiratory diseases. We also plan to develop a national model for PM2.5 for Peru as a whole, with a 5 km2 resolution, and a corresponding data base of hospital data and emergency room visits for all the major cities of the country.
- Another NIH- funded research study in Puno, Peru is focused on sleep disorders in residents of highland population. This project aims to evaluate the prevalence and severity of sleep disordered breathing at high altitude, and the exposure risk factors associated with cardiometabolic complications including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This will be achieved through elucidating the associations between nocturnal hypoxemic severity and profiles with interstitial glucose concentrations; and by determining the impact of nocturnal supplemental oxygen on glucose profiles in a randomized crossover trial.
Language Requirement
None
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) - HBNU
U.S. University Consortia: HBNU
Summary of Site
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH), located in Lima, Peru is considered one of the top medical schools in Peru and is one of the major producers and publishers of scientific research in the country. Founded in 1961 by a group of professors and students from the medical school of the four-century-old National University of San Marcos in Lima, Cayetano Heredia University has established numerous agreements and collaborative arrangements with leading institutions from all over the world.
Boston University and Northwestern University have worked in partnership with UPCH for many years to conduct research and train early-career researchers. Research collaborations have addressed a variety of basic science, clinical research, and implementation science topics, including antimicrobial resistance, rehabilitation, and capacity building, amongst others. HBNU is seeking to continue this history of collaboration through the hosting of Fulbright-Fogarty Fellows. Fellows would be expected to work with their US and Peruvian mentors to develop a research project related to ongoing work or in a new area of interest.
Primary Contacts
- Professor Wafaie Fawzi, Professor of Global Health, Nutrition, and Epidemiology; Department of Global Health and Population, Harvard Chan School of Public Health, mina@hsph.harvard.edu
- Kemjika Nwokogba, Senior Program Manager, Harvard Chan School of Public Health, nwokogba@hsph.harvard.edu
Interested Fulbright-Fogarty candidates should contact the two listed project contacts directly to express their interest. In your message, indicate whether you have already identified a project mentor or if you would like assistance in identifying and/or contacting potential mentors.
Please include:
- A brief statement of interest (one paragraph), and
- Your CV/resume as an attachment.
For your application, you will need to identify a suitable site mentor from the HBNU training site and contact them directly to inquire about mentorship for your proposed project and to request a letter of support. We are available to assist with this process; however, applicants may also reach out directly to mentors listed on our website under HBNU Training Sites and Mentors: https://hsph.harvard.edu/fellowship-special-program/hbnu-fogarty/hbnu-training-sites-and-mentors/#LMIC-Mentors
Areas of Focus
- Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition
- Adolescent Health
- Infectious Disease
- Mental Health
- Non-communicable Diseases
Language Requirement
None