Exciting Digital Health Fellowship Opportunity for Mid-Career Professionals
As digital transformation accelerates, the data divide continues to grow. Learn how our mission focuses on ensuring digital technology and data empower people, foster inclusive growth, and create sustainable impact for all communities, especially those in underserved regions. Join us in shaping a future where data serves people, society, and the planet.

Are you passionate about ensuring that digital health technology promotes the rights, well-being, and aspirations of all people? If so, the Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL) Fellowship Program is your opportunity to contribute to impactful change in the evolving field of digital health!
The DIAL Fellowship invites curious and dedicated digital health professionals to explore frontier questions around digital public infrastructure (DPI) and data governance. This prestigious 6–8-month fellowship offers an exceptional platform for mid-career researchers and practitioners to develop innovative solutions and insights that drive inclusive digital transformation.
As a DIAL Fellow, you’ll:
- Bring your expertise and personal research agenda to the forefront while advancing our mission to improve the design, deployment, and governance of digital health systems, data sharing, and services.
- Explore key thematic areas:
- Generating more value for people through the ethical use of health data.
- Understanding the broader social impacts of digital health services, with a focus on marginalized communities.
- Promoting best practices in data sharing and governance that foster innovation and empower individuals.
Fellows will receive a $5,000 USD stipend to support their research, with access to a collaborative community of experts from academia, civil society organizations, and the private sector.
Why Apply?
- Influence the future of digital health governance.
- Tackle urgent challenges related to data-driven healthcare systems.
- Contribute to creating more equitable digital health services globally.
Apply Today! Ready to transform digital health for a better tomorrow? Submit your application now!
For more details and questions, contact us at fellows@dial.global.
Explore the Impact of Our Past Fellows
Check out the innovative work of our previous fellows and their contributions to digital health, data governance, and public infrastructure. Dive into their stories and explore the exciting intersections of climate action, women’s empowerment, and governance in the digital age!
We are committed to helping build a positive, sustainable, and equitable digital future.
In today’s rapidly evolving world, digital transformation is reshaping how we live, work, and connect. Across the globe, people are gaining access to digital solutions that enhance their daily lives—from mobile apps that provide essential services, to digital payment platforms that make buying food and basic goods easier, to government systems that efficiently manage hospitals, utilities, and public transportation. However, with every technological advancement comes a challenge: data.
As billions of people interact with digital systems, a staggering 3.5 quintillion bytes of data are generated daily. Yet, despite this immense amount of data, many people, particularly in low-income countries, are unable to truly benefit from the digital footprints they leave behind. This growing disparity is known as the data divide, and it highlights the unequal distribution of the benefits of digital technology.
To bridge this gap, we must ensure that the data produced by digital transformation is harnessed in ways that serve the needs, aspirations, and wellbeing of individuals and communities. At the heart of this challenge is the need for thoughtful design and implementation of digital systems—systems that prioritize inclusivity, sustainability, and long-term impact.
Our Vision and Mission
We envision a world where digital technology and data work for everyone—empowering individuals, benefiting societies, and protecting the planet. Our mission is to connect governments, funders, and development actors with the insights, knowledge, and tools they need to foster positive, sustainable, and inclusive digital transformation.
Our Core Values
At the foundation of everything we do is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. These values guide us as we work towards creating meaningful, long-lasting change:
- Empowerment: We believe that true digital transformation occurs when countries are empowered to create their own digital infrastructure, build their own resources, and design strategies that fit their unique needs.
- Inclusion: Our systems are designed with inclusion in mind—ensuring that every action we take has a positive, transformative impact on those who are often left behind.
- Empathy: Trust is essential in building transformative change. We foster empathy in all our relationships, with each other, with our partners, and with the communities we serve.
- Collaboration: We value thoughtful collaboration. By working together, we generate innovative ideas that work for all, especially in the context of digital governance and data usage.
- Curiosity: Curiosity fuels our learning and helps us continuously improve. We are always eager to learn more, stay adaptive, and create better outcomes through digital technology.
- Intentionality: We are deliberate in our actions and mindful of the impact we create. Every commitment we make is purposeful, and we hold ourselves accountable for the lasting impact of our work.
Our Commitment
We are dedicated to creating a digital future that is positive, sustainable, and equitable for everyone. This means helping people around the world, especially in underserved regions, fully benefit from the power of data and technology. Together, with our partners and stakeholders, we are working to close the data divide and ensure that digital transformation serves the common good.
Join us in shaping a future where data empowers all, and digital technology works for people, society, and the planet.
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