The Gender and Health Summer Institute offers short online courses that run from June to August 2025. It provides an opportunity to develop or enhance skills in gender and equity analysis. Led by global experts, the program attracts students and professionals seeking to integrate a gendered perspective into their work or provide expert guidance on gender-related health issues.

With a strong emphasis on practical application, the institute provides an interactive curriculum designed to advance research and implementation skills in gender analysis. By incorporating gender into health programs, participants can drive meaningful change in health outcomes and equity.

This online program features a series of short, focused courses that explore gender and health equity through applied methods and real-world challenges. Aimed at current and aspiring public health professionals, the institute includes both new and established courses, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience for a global audience.

Program Highlights

The Summer Institute welcomes students and professionals worldwide, including those outside Johns Hopkins University.

• Tuition Discounts and Scholarships: Significant discounts are available for non-credit courses, and a limited number of full scholarships are available for both credit and non-credit participants.
• Applied Skills: Courses focus on practical gender analysis, using real-world case studies and research-based approaches.
• Flexible Online Learning: Sessions blend asynchronous materials with live lectures, running two to five half days from 8 AM to 12 PM EST. There is no course limit—take as many as you like.
• Global Network: Participants come from diverse academic and professional backgrounds across countries such as Australia, India, Nigeria, and the UK.
• Expert-Led Curriculum: Taught by leading faculty with interdisciplinary expertise in gender and health

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: April 1, 2025
• Result Announcement Dates: Early May 2025
• Courses Run: June to August 2025
• Funding Type: Full and partial
• Organizer: Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University
• Eligible Countries: All
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Students, professionals, and researchers in public health and gender studies
• Focus Areas: Gender equity, public health, global health, health program implementation
• Study Level: Graduate-level and professional development courses
• Duration: 2 to 5 half-day sessions per course
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: Online

Benefits and Scholarships

The program offers

• $464.50 per credit discount for non-credit participants.
• Full Scholarships are available for a limited number of students through a competitive selection process.
• Access to high-quality courses at a reduced cost.
• Expert-led training from leading professionals in gender and health.
• Global networking with students and professionals worldwide.

Eligibility Criteria

The following are the eligibility requirements for the scholarships:

• For-credit/Degree Seekers:
  • Must be enrolled in a JHU graduate or higher program.
  • Must comply with course-specific enrollment restrictions.
• Not-for-credit/Non-degree Seekers:
  • Must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • Relevant experience may be considered for participation in graduate-level courses.
  • Must comply with course-specific enrollment restrictions.

Areas of Interest

The following are the areas of interest:

• Data-driven gender equity in health
• Gender-responsive interventions & budgeting
• Situational analyses and M&E strategies
• Inclusive health programs for sexual & gender minorities
• Advocacy and communication for gender equity
• Women’s leadership and global health integration
• Gender in emergencies and implementation research

How to Apply?

Apply online using the following links:

Register for Courses

Apply for Scholarship

Check the Courses

For inquiries, contact Katherine Banchoff, the Summer Institute Coordinator, at [email protected] or visit the Summer Institute’s official website.

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