The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Center at the Child Mind Institute is recruiting communicators for a new fellowship focused on child and adolescent mental health in developing regions. The program targets professionals in low- and middle-income countries who want to advance mental health care systems and messaging.
The fellowship operates through the SNF Global Center's established offices in Brazil, Greece, and South Africa, giving fellows access to existing infrastructure and expertise. The initiative aims to build a pipeline of communicators capable of shaping how mental health services reach young people in underserved areas.
For parents and educators, this matters because mental health support for children and teens remains scarce in many parts of the world. Communicators trained through this fellowship will help translate research and clinical insights into messages and programs that actually reach families in these communities. Better communication about available resources, treatment options, and early warning signs can improve access to care when kids need it most.
The fellowship bridges a real gap. Many low- and middle-income countries lack professionals trained specifically in health communication. The SNF Global Center fellowship addresses this by supporting people already working in these regions, giving them skills and networks to improve how mental health information flows to families and communities.
If you work in global health, youth development, or communications in countries served by the fellowship, this represents a concrete opportunity to deepen your impact. The program connects fellows with the Child Mind Institute, a leading U.S. organization in child mental health research and advocacy.
Applications are open now. The Child Mind Institute website provides full details about eligibility, timeline, and the application process.