Case Studies and Testimonials
Discover more about the experience of undertaking a Fellowship, please see the case studies and testimonials below.
Fellows Tina Grant and Mia Thomas, from August 2023 cohort, reflect on their 6 months abroad in George, South Africa.
What people say about NHS Global Fellowships
“It gave me experience in complex problem-solving & navigating difficult discussions with diverse individuals & teams to sensitively & systematically challenge current ways of thinking & working“
“I have recently taken over as the executive partner in my GP surgery & I feel I owe my ability to take on a role like this to my involvement in the Fellowship programme“
“It’s been an amazing experience to have all the different groups of volunteers with us. We learnt a lot from them and gained even more. We appreciated the strategy and methods they used to share information with us.“
“It’s been an amazing journey with a partnership that started ….more than 10 years ago and has since developed into a mature relationship between two health systems with tremendous benefits for both NHS and SA Health system and of course the fellows themselves. The global health partnership has undoubtedly been one of the highlights of my nearly 13 years as CEO at George Hospital and flagship programme that is admired by those looking from the outside. The fellows themselves have been the most amazing group of (largely self) selected health care workers, who have inspired so many of us who have had the absolute privilege of working alongside them.“
Types of Fellowship
The NHS Global Fellowship team offers three types of Fellowships:
Eligibility Requirements
For our Quality Improvement Fellowships, please see our ‘Quality Improvement Fellowships’ page. For our Research Fellowships, please see our ‘Research Fellowships’ page. For our Clinical Fellowships eligibility criteria, please see our ‘Clinical Fellowships’ page.
We welcome applications from all disciplines – clinical and non clinical. We strongly encourage applications from across the NHS in England, including staff who have family/cultural heritage in the countries we partner with and those who undertook their professional education in one of our partner countries.
Our general requirements include the following, and some of our Fellowships have more specific eligibility criteria, so please ensure you review these ahead of applying.
- Minimum 2 years work experience in the NHS
- Currently employed within the NHS in England
- Relevant professional qualification and registration if applicable
- Doctors and Dentists must have completed Foundation Year 2
- Have a clear Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Be able to commence a Fellowship in accordance with the bi-annual intakes (February and August) and commit to the full six or twelve month duration
What do we offer?
Fellows going abroad will benefit from the following:
- Monthly stipend for basic living expenses
- One return flight to partner country
- Required entry visa and/or residency/work permit
- Required vaccinations and anti-malarials
- Accommodation in a shared house with other volunteers
- Personal accident and business travel insurance
- Transport to and from the workplace, which may include a hire car
- Pro rata annual leave plus in country public holidays
How to apply?
Quality Improvement and Research Fellowships August 2025 cohort recruitment is now CLOSED.
Clinical Fellowships April 2026 cohort recruitment is OPEN until midnight on 21st November 2025
FAQs
For Quality Improvement and Research Fellowships, a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions can be found on our FAQs page.
For Clinical Fellowships, access to the FAQ is available from the Clinical Fellowship page.
For more specific questions about the Quality Improvement and Research Fellowship programme please email england.global.fellowships@nhs.net
For more specific questions about the Clinical Fellowship programme please view the Clinical Fellowships page for contact details.