Education and Training Support (ETS) Unit in the Regional Office, among others, is the focal point for matters relating to WHO fellowships.

One of the ways in which WHO endeavours to achieve its Constitutional aims is through its Fellowship Programme, which provides opportunities through group or individual training and study in:

health matters which may not be available in the candidate’s own country (such training will be provided abroad or through a distance learning);

the international exchange of scientific knowledge and transfer of technology;

Specialist training in the candidate’s own country where suitable facilities exist.

The Fellowship Programme has always been accorded the highest importance by the Member States of WHO. It is recognized as one of the most effective means whereby Member States develop human resources to support health system to provide effective health care services. The implementation of fellowship constitutes a joint undertaking by WHO, the host country, the fellow and the government, in terms of arrangements, host acceptance, utilization of services of the fellow, etc.

The related information documents and FAQs provide relevant details to the fellows and the national authorities. The relevant fellowship forms can be downloaded for use. Also the applicable stipend rates and travel related information will give a clear idea to the fellow as well as the national authorities of the various options and information.

In order to further improve and accelerate the placement operations, an important initiative in the form of web-based WHO Regional Directory of Training Institutions, has been launched.  This technology driven exercise is expected to make the data availability on training institutions, easier, user-friendly, dynamic, interactive, transparent and on-line.

ETS Unit also compiles the Meetings organized by WHO SEARO with a view to disseminate the information on the various activities taking place in the countries of the Region and the Regional Office. 

For any queries, information or clarification on the WHO Fellowships, please feel free to Contact Education and Training Support Unit (ETS/WHO/SEARO).