Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (CNNTD)Fellowship

CNNTD Emerging Leaders Fellowship

Oct 29, 2026 23:59:00 ET

Opportunity type

Fellowship

Funding

Partially Funded

Location

Canada

Deadline

Oct 29, 2026 23:59:00 ET

About this opportunity

The Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases, a coalition based at the Bruyère Research Institute in Ottawa, picks one or more young Canadians each year to act as its Student and Young Professional Ambassador. You apply by making a two minute video or an infographic on why neglected tropical diseases matter for global health security, and CNNTD describes the role as a volunteer one that comes with a one-time honorarium.

What you get:

A one-time honorarium (CNNTD does not publish the amount)
A seat in CNNTD meetings alongside the organisations working on neglected tropical diseases in Canada
The title of CNNTD Student and Young Professional Ambassador

What you'll do:

Raise awareness of neglected tropical diseases among students and young professionals in Canada
Lead conversations with your peers on the issue, especially on social media
Take part in CNNTD meetings
Write a one-page reflection when the ambassadorship ends

Key dates:

Applications close at 12 am Eastern time on 30 October 2026, so submit by the end of 29 October
Shortlisted candidates' references are contacted after the first review

More information:

Apply with the online form plus either a video of two minutes or less or an infographic (preferred size 42 x 59.4 cm), in English, French or both
Name the file YourName-CNNTD-EmergingLeaders-2027, upload it to Google Drive and share it with info@cnntd.org
Entries are judged on subject knowledge, creativity, use of visuals and communication by five or more reviewers, including recent ambassadors
One submission per person
You need a personal reference who is not a family member and has known you for at least a year
Questions go to Tina Lines, Advocacy and Policy Officer, at info@cnntd.org

Who can apply

Aged 16 to 29
Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or international student studying in Canada
Strong communication skills
Understanding of or interest in global or public health
Able to work independently and in a team, with leadership skills
Bilingual in English and French preferred, not required

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Good to know

+Open to ages 16 to 29, including high school students and international students studying in Canada
+Free to apply, with a short video or infographic instead of an essay
+A seat in the meetings of Canada's national network on neglected tropical diseases
+Fellows receive a one-time honorarium

Worth checking yourself

!CNNTD's own materials give three different closing times on 30 October, so submit by the end of 29 October to be safe
!CNNTD calls this a volunteer role and does not publish the honorarium amount
!How long the fellowship lasts and when it starts are not stated
!You must share your video or infographic with info@cnntd.org through Google Drive as well as filling in the form
!Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students in Canada only

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About this opportunity

What you get:

A one-time honorarium (CNNTD does not publish the amount)
A seat in CNNTD meetings alongside the organisations working on neglected tropical diseases in Canada
The title of CNNTD Student and Young Professional Ambassador

What you'll do:

Raise awareness of neglected tropical diseases among students and young professionals in Canada
Lead conversations with your peers on the issue, especially on social media
Take part in CNNTD meetings
Write a one-page reflection when the ambassadorship ends

Key dates:

Applications close at 12 am Eastern time on 30 October 2026, so submit by the end of 29 October
Shortlisted candidates' references are contacted after the first review

More information:

Apply with the online form plus either a video of two minutes or less or an infographic (preferred size 42 x 59.4 cm), in English, French or both
Name the file YourName-CNNTD-EmergingLeaders-2027, upload it to Google Drive and share it with info@cnntd.org
Entries are judged on subject knowledge, creativity, use of visuals and communication by five or more reviewers, including recent ambassadors
One submission per person
You need a personal reference who is not a family member and has known you for at least a year
Questions go to Tina Lines, Advocacy and Policy Officer, at info@cnntd.org