The Gender and Health Summer Institute 2026 is opening registration soon, with full-tuition scholarships available for a limited number of participants. This highly regarded virtual institute offers intensive short courses designed to strengthen professional and academic capacity at the intersection of gender equality, health equity, and social justice.
Hosted by Johns Hopkins University, the institute brings together working professionals and graduate students from around the world to build practical, policy-relevant skills in gender and health.
About the Gender and Health Summer Institute
The Gender and Health Summer Institute is a fully virtual learning programme offering nineteen specialized short courses delivered across June, July, and August 2026. Each course runs for two to five half-days, making them accessible to professionals balancing work and study.
Courses are taught live on Zoom from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, enabling real-time interaction with expert faculty and peers.
Course Areas and Skills Covered
Participants can choose from a wide range of applied and analytical topics, including:
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Gender analysis in health and development
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Digital health and gender equity
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Monitoring and evaluation
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Gender-responsive budgeting
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Integrating men and boys into gender programming
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Gender-transformative leadership
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Measuring sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression
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Gender advocacy and strategic communications
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Gender, armed conflict, and climate change
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Implementation research
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Women’s health
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Additional interdisciplinary gender and health topics
These courses are designed to support evidence-based programming, research, and policy engagement across global health and development sectors.
Who Can Apply
Courses are open to both Hopkins and non-Hopkins participants, and are available for credit or non-credit, depending on eligibility.
Eligibility Requirements
For-credit / degree-seeking applicants
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Must be enrolled in a Johns Hopkins graduate-level (or higher) programme
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Must meet any course-specific enrollment requirements
Non-degree / not-for-credit applicants
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Must hold at least a bachelor’s degree or possess relevant professional experience suitable for graduate-level coursework
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Must meet any course-specific enrollment requirements
Full Scholarship Information
A limited number of full-tuition scholarships are available through a competitive selection process.
Key scholarship details:
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Applicants may apply for up to two courses (one application per course)
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Each selected candidate can receive only one scholarship
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Scholarships cover full tuition for the awarded course
Important Dates
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Scholarship application deadline: March 15, 2026
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Scholarship decisions announced: Mid-April 2026
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Mandatory registration webinars for awardees: April 17–29, 2026
Applicants are advised not to register for courses until scholarship results are announced.
Why Apply
The Gender and Health Summer Institute is ideal for professionals and graduate students seeking to:
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Strengthen technical and analytical skills in gender and health
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Engage with global experts and practitioners
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Apply gender-transformative approaches in research, policy, and programming
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Advance careers in public health, development, humanitarian action, and advocacy
Its flexible structure and virtual format make it accessible to participants worldwide.
Contact Information
For questions about courses or scholarships, contact:
Katherine Banchoff
Gender and Health Summer Institute Coordinator
Email: kbanchoff@jhu.edu
With its strong academic foundation, applied focus, and full scholarship opportunities, the Gender and Health Summer Institute 2026 offers a valuable pathway for professionals committed to advancing gender equality and health equity at local, national, and global levels.
Early preparation is strongly recommended, as scholarships are limited and highly competitive.
