Make your Mark in Global Health and Become our Next CNNTD Emerging Leaders Fellow!

Application process:

  • This year, we are giving applicants a choice of creating a short video (2 minutes or less), or an infographic (preferred size of 42×59.4 cm) in English or French on why Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) matter for our shared global health security
  •  These creative submissions will be assessed based on subject knowledge, creativity, use of visual elements and communication technique. To see examples of previous video submissions, please take a look at previous videos submitted by Deborah Ola in 2022 in English, and Maëla Séguin in 2021 in English and in French
  • Please save your video or infographic as a file called YourName-CNNTD-EmergingLeaders-2027.
  • Upload your video or infographic to your Google Drive and share it with info@cnntd.org. For more information on setting up a personal Google Drive, and uploading and sharing files, see Google Drive Help
  • All entries will be evaluated by 5 or more reviewers including our most recent SYP Ambassadors. After initial review of the submitted videos and infographics, CNNTD will contact the references of the most suitable candidates.
  • Only one submission per candidate will be accepted.
  • Individuals selected will be awarded an honorarium.
  • Application deadline is by midnight EST, October 30th, 2026.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Implement and encourage awareness of NTDs within the student and young professional community in Canada.
  • Take a lead in engaging with peers on the issue of NTDs, especially on social media.
  • Participate in CNNTD meetings.
  • Complete a one-page reflection following the ambassadorship.
  • Perform other related duties as agreed with their supervisor.

The Canadian Student and Young Professional Ambassador will be:

  • A person with great communication skills
  • Between the ages of 16 and 29
  • A Canadian citizen, an international student studying in Canada or a permanent resident
  • Bilingual (English and French) preferred

With the following experience or skills:

  • Understanding or interest in global or public health issues.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Leadership skills.

For more information, contact: