Fellowship Program (FIPAC)

Advancing Leadership in IPC, AMR & Global Health Security

The GAIPAC Fellowship Program is a prestigious, mid-to-senior level professional recognition designed to identify, support, and elevate experienced leaders working in Infection Prevention & Control (IPC), Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Biosafety, One Health, and Global Health Security. The fellowship aims to build a trusted global cadre of practitioners who translate evidence into policy, programs, and measurable impact across health systems.

GAIPAC Fellows represent excellence in practice, leadership, and commitment to equity-driven health security solutions, particularly in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) contexts.

Fellowship Duration & Structure

• Fellowship Term: 5 years
• Fellowship Fee: USD 300 (one-time, linked to membership)
• Award Modality: Merit-based, peer-reviewed
• Renewal: Subject to continued engagement and contribution

The fellowship is awarded only to active GAIPAC members and remains valid for the full five-year term (Membership will be automatically renewed till end of Fellowship)

Eligibility Criteria (Applicable to All Applicants)

Applicants must meet all of the following minimum criteria:

1. Professional Experience
   • At least 5 years of demonstrable professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
     • Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
     • Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) / Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS)
     • Laboratory systems, biosafety, or diagnostics
     • One Health or Global Health Security
   • Experience may be in government, academia, healthcare facilities, laboratories, NGOs, or development programs.
2. GAIPAC Membership
   • Must hold an active GAIPAC membership at the time of application.
   • Fellowship status is conferred after membership confirmation.
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
   • Submission of a detailed CV highlighting:
     • Technical roles and responsibilities
     • Leadership, advisory, or implementation experience
     • Publications, guidelines, trainings, or major program contributions (if applicable)
4. Professional Essay
   • A structured essay (1,000 words) outlining:
     • The applicant’s contribution to IPC/AMR/health security
     • Practical impact achieved in their context
     • Future vision and how the GAIPAC Fellowship will strengthen their work
     • Commitment to equity, sustainability, and country ownership
   • Applicants requesting fee waivers must clearly justify need within the essay.

Fellowship Fee & Equity Provisions

• Standard Fellowship Fee: USD 300 (for the full five-year period)
• Waivers & Reductions:
  • A defined percentage of fellowships will be offered with partial or full fee waivers for:
    • Professionals from LMICs (30-90% depending upon profile)
    • Applicants working in under-resourced, fragile, or humanitarian settings (30-90% depending upon profile)
    • Other deserving candidates demonstrating financial constraints and high public-health impact (20-50%)
• Waiver decisions are made through transparent review of the submitted essay.

GAIPAC remains committed to ensuring that ability to pay does not limit leadership recognition or global participation.

Fellowship Recognition & Benefits

GAIPAC Fellows receive:

• Official designation as GAIPAC Fellow (FIPAC)
• Recognition on the GAIPAC website and Fellowship Directory
• Priority access to technical consultancies, advisory roles, and expert panels
• Opportunities to contribute to:
  • Guidelines and policy briefs
  • Technical advisories and peer reviews
  • Global learning, mentorship, and advocacy initiatives
• Preferential engagement in GAIPAC-led programs, partnerships, and global forums
• Have access to sponsored conference participation

Fellowship Philosophy

The GAIPAC Fellowship is not honorary alone; it is a commitment to action, leadership, and service. Fellows are expected to uphold GAIPAC’s core values of quality, equity, evidence, collaboration, and sustainability, while advancing IPC, AMR control, and health security at national, regional, and global levels.

Join the GAIPAC Community

By becoming a GAIPAC member and Fellow, individuals and institutions join a global movement dedicated to safer care, responsible antimicrobial use, and resilient health systems.

Together, we translate evidence into action and strengthen global health security