Thomas S. Durant Fellowship

Throughout his life, Dr. Thomas Durant exemplified how one could incorporate humanitarian service to victims of war and disasters within one’s professional career. The Thomas S. Durant Fellowship honors his spirit of dedication and service through sponsoring healthcare professionals to serve victims of complex humanitarian disasters. This fellowship fosters in its recipients a sense of commitment to populations in distress and provides opportunities to develop professionalism in humanitarian response.

Up to $75,000 for salary support and other expenses is available for this 1-year fellowship.

Selected Fellows will:

• Work closely with a partner organization providing humanitarian assistance.
• Identify and work with a mentor from within or outside MGB that has subject matter expertise in the focus area of the fellowship.
• Identify opportunities for professional development and training to support their work in the field.
• Become an integral member of the MGH Center for Global Health Community and participate in ongoing work across the facility and locally.

Eligibility and Application Process

• All MGH and BWH physicians, APPs, and nurses are eligible to apply.
• Applicants must have the full support of their departments.
• Applicants with visas must have visa eligibility for the duration of the fellowship period.

Applicants will submit a 2-3-page proposal, updated CV, and letters of support from their department supervisor or chief, partner organization, and sponsoring mentor. Those selected for further consideration will interview with program leadership as well as the full Durant Fellowship Committee.

Please email globaldisasterresponse@partners.org with questions and/or interest in the Fellowship.

Gifts of any amount are welcome.

Checks can be mailed to:

Thomas S. Durant, MD, Fellowship
Center for Global Health
Massachusetts General Hospital
125 Nashua Street, Suite 722
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 726-2000

The Massachusetts General Hospital is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.