Mentorship Program for Emerging Public Health Leaders
For the first time, the World Congress on Public Health is launching a dedicated Mentorship Program to connect selected students and early-career professionals with experienced public health leaders from around the world.
The program offers personalized guidance, opportunities to expand professional networks, and practical insight into public health leadership. Mentees are matched with mentors based on their interests and career goals. Mentors include WFPHA and PHASA board members, Working Group chairs, senior leaders, and public health experts from WFPHA member associations, representing diverse global and regional perspectives.
The mentorship experience runs from April 2026 through the Congress and is primarily delivered online, ensuring accessibility across regions and time zones. Participants may also have the opportunity to meet their mentors in person during the World Congress on Public Health in Cape Town.
The program is open to students and early-career professionals under 35 years of age, or within 10 years of completing a Master’s or PhD in public health or a related field. Participation is free of charge, but places are limited to approximately 70 mentees and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
To be eligible, applicants must be registered for the World Congress on Public Health and have completed payment of the required membership and Congress registration fees by March 10, 2026.
Interested candidates are encouraged to read the mentorship guidelines and apply through the application form by February 28, 2026.