The SEAOHUN 2026 ASEAN One Health Climate Fellowship Programme offers an opportunity for early- to mid-career professionals working across human health, animal health, environmental health, climate change, and related One Health disciplines to gain practical experience with leading organizations and institutions across Southeast Asia.
Organized by the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN), the fellowship is designed to strengthen the regional workforce’s capacity to understand and address climate-related health threats while promoting cross-sectoral collaboration, professional development, knowledge exchange, and evidence-based policy.
The programme is particularly relevant for professionals who want to build expertise at the intersection of One Health and climate change and gain hands-on experience through a fellowship placement with a host organization.
Opportunity category: Fellowship
Application deadline: 20 September 2026
Fellowship period: Approximately four months, from November 2026 to February 2027
Location: Southeast Asia, at the assigned host organization
What Is the SEAOHUN 2026 Fellowship Programme?
The SEAOHUN Fellowship Programme supports early- to mid-career professionals from SEAOHUN member countries by placing them with leading organizations and institutions where they can gain practical experience addressing One Health challenges.
The 2026 programme has a particular focus on climate-related health challenges through the ASEAN One Health Climate Fellowship.
The fellowship recognizes that human health, animal health, environmental health, and climate change are interconnected. Climate change can affect disease transmission, ecosystems, food systems, biodiversity, water security, agriculture, and community health.
Consequently, addressing emerging health threats increasingly requires professionals from different disciplines and countries to work together.
The programme seeks to develop this capacity by connecting fellows with organizations across sectors, including:
- Academic institutions
- Research organizations
- Government agencies
- International organizations
- Non-governmental organizations
- Private-sector organizations
- Other institutions working on One Health and climate-related issues
Through these placements, fellows can develop practical skills while working alongside national and international experts.
Main Objectives of the ASEAN One Health Climate Fellowship
The fellowship is designed around several interconnected objectives.
1. Strengthen the One Health Workforce
The programme seeks to develop a stronger workforce capable of responding to complex health challenges involving humans, animals, and the environment.
2. Address Climate-Related Health Threats
Climate change is creating and intensifying a range of health challenges. The fellowship provides professionals with opportunities to develop practical knowledge and skills relevant to climate-health issues.
3. Promote Cross-Sectoral Collaboration
One Health problems cannot always be addressed by a single profession or institution. The fellowship encourages collaboration across human health, veterinary medicine, environmental science, public health, biological sciences, climate science, and related fields.
4. Strengthen Cross-Country Cooperation
The programme brings together professionals from different ASEAN countries and creates opportunities for regional knowledge exchange.
5. Generate Actionable Knowledge
Fellows are expected to contribute to knowledge and outputs that can help inform climate-health policies and practices at both national and ASEAN levels.
6. Develop Professional Networks
Working with established institutions and experts can help fellows develop professional relationships that continue beyond the fellowship period.
Who Can Apply for the SEAOHUN 2026 Fellowship?
The programme is intended for early- to mid-career professionals with experience in One Health-related disciplines.
Applicants should have an academic and/or professional background relevant to One Health and climate-related issues.
Potentially relevant fields include:
- Environmental health
- Biological sciences
- Epidemiology
- Human health
- Public health
- Veterinary medicine
- Climate change
- Environmental science
- One Health
- Other related disciplines
Applicants should carefully review the specific Terms of Reference for their intended fellowship placement because individual host organizations may have additional requirements.
Age Requirement
Applicants must be:
40 years old or younger at the time of the application deadline.
Therefore, candidates should make sure they meet the age requirement as of 20 September 2026.
Citizenship Requirement
The fellowship is specifically intended for citizens of SEAOHUN member countries.
Eligible countries listed by SEAOHUN are:
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Lao PDR
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Applicants from countries outside this SEAOHUN member-country list are not eligible under the stated criteria.
This means the opportunity is geographically focused on Southeast Asia and the ASEAN region, rather than being a global fellowship open to applicants from every country.
Race or Ethnicity Requirements
The information provided by SEAOHUN does not specify any race or ethnicity-based eligibility requirement.
Eligibility is instead determined primarily by factors such as:
- Citizenship
- Age
- Professional experience
- Academic or professional background
- One Health-related expertise
- English proficiency
- Communication skills
- Availability for the fellowship
- Suitability for the selected placement
Therefore, there is no stated requirement that applicants belong to a particular racial or ethnic group.
Professional Backgrounds That May Be Relevant
The fellowship is particularly suited to professionals whose work connects with One Health, climate change, health systems, environmental issues, or related areas.
Relevant backgrounds may include:
Human and Public Health
Professionals working in:
- Public health
- Epidemiology
- Human health
- Disease surveillance
- Health policy
- Global health
- Environmental health
may find the programme relevant.
Veterinary and Animal Health
Professionals working in:
- Veterinary medicine
- Animal health
- Veterinary public health
- Zoonotic diseases
- Animal disease surveillance
- Wildlife health
may also be strong candidates.
Environmental and Climate Sciences
Applicants with backgrounds in:
- Environmental science
- Climate change
- Environmental health
- Ecology
- Biodiversity
- Conservation
- Biological sciences
may also be eligible where their experience aligns with the relevant fellowship placement.
The precise requirements may differ according to the host organization’s Terms of Reference.
English Language Requirement
Applicants must demonstrate professional proficiency in both oral and written English.
Strong English communication skills are required because fellows will work in professional environments and interact with national and international experts.
Applicants should therefore be comfortable with:
- Professional written communication
- Meetings and discussions
- Presentations
- Collaboration with colleagues
- Reading professional and technical materials
- Communicating ideas clearly in English
Communication Skills
Strong communication skills are explicitly required.
This is important because the fellowship is not simply an academic programme. Fellows will be placed within professional organizations and expected to engage with colleagues, experts, researchers, practitioners, and other stakeholders.
Applicants should therefore be able to communicate effectively in professional settings.
Full-Time and On-Site Requirement
One of the most important conditions is that selected fellows must be available to work:
Full-time and on-site with the host organization for the entire fellowship.
The fellowship is expected to last approximately four months, from November 2026 to February 2027.
This means applicants should consider their existing employment, academic commitments, personal responsibilities, and travel arrangements before applying.
The opportunity is not presented as a remote or part-time fellowship.
Fellowship Placement Locations
The fellowship placements take place with host organizations in Southeast Asia.
The programme’s previous host organizations demonstrate the breadth of institutions involved in the SEAOHUN Fellowship Programme.
Depending on the available 2026 placements and the applicant’s selected opportunity, fellows may work in settings involving:
- Research
- Public health
- Veterinary medicine
- Wildlife conservation
- Environmental health
- Agriculture
- Disease surveillance
- Climate-health policy
- One Health education
- Health security
- Biodiversity
- Zoonotic disease prevention
Applicants should consult the specific 2026 Terms of Reference for details about available host organizations and individual placement requirements.
Examples of Previous SEAOHUN Host Organizations
SEAOHUN has previously partnered with a broad range of institutions across its member countries.
These examples illustrate the kinds of professional environments fellows may encounter.
Cambodia
Previous host organizations include:
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Cambodia
Indonesia
Previous hosts include:
- Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology
- Exeins Health Initiative
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Indonesia
- Primate Research Center at IPB University
- School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at IPB University
- Wildlife Conservation Society Indonesia
Lao PDR
Previous host organizations include:
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Lao PDR
- Lao-Oxford-Mahosot Hospital-Wellcome Trust Research Unit
- WWF-Greater Mekong Programme Office / WWF-Laos
Malaysia
A previous host organization includes:
- Institute for Medical Research / SEAMEO TROPMED
Philippines
Previous hosts include:
- ASMPH Center for Research and Innovation
- Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Animal Industry
- SEAMEO Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture
Thailand
Previous host organizations include:
- Agricultural Research for Development (CIRAD)
- Chulalongkorn University Veterinary Antimicrobial Resistance Cluster
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
- SEAOHUN Secretariat
- Thai Coordinating Unit for One Health, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Khon Kaen University
- Tropical Disease Research Center, Khon Kaen University
- World Organisation for Animal Health Sub-Regional Representation for Southeast Asia
Vietnam
Previous host organizations include:
- International Livestock Research Institute
- Wildlife Conservation Society Vietnam
These previous placements demonstrate the multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral nature of the SEAOHUN Fellowship Programme. However, applicants should not assume that all previous hosts will be available for the 2026 cohort. The current programme’s specific Terms of Reference should be consulted for the available placements.
What Can Fellows Gain From the Programme?
The SEAOHUN Fellowship is primarily designed as a practical professional-development experience.
Fellows can gain exposure to real-world One Health challenges and work alongside experienced professionals.
Potential benefits include:
Practical Experience
Fellows can gain hands-on experience working on real One Health and climate-related challenges rather than relying solely on classroom-based learning.
Exposure to Experts
The programme provides opportunities to interact with national and international experts working across different areas of One Health.
Cross-Cultural Experience
Because placements and participants are drawn from Southeast Asia, fellows can gain experience working across different institutional, cultural, and national contexts.
Regional Networking
Fellows can develop relationships with professionals and organizations working across the ASEAN region.
Cross-Disciplinary Learning
The programme can help professionals understand how different sectors contribute to addressing complex health and environmental problems.
Professional Growth
Experience with a leading research institution, government agency, international organization, NGO, or private-sector organization can strengthen a fellow’s professional profile.
Knowledge Exchange and Policy Impact
A major component of the programme is its focus on generating useful knowledge.
The fellowship aims to support the development of actionable knowledge products that can inform:
- Climate-health policies
- One Health practices
- National-level decision-making
- ASEAN-level policy discussions
- Professional practice
- Regional collaboration
This means the programme is not solely focused on individual career advancement.
It also seeks to create broader benefits for communities, institutions, countries, and the ASEAN region.
Application Timeline for SEAOHUN 2026
Applicants should pay close attention to the programme’s key dates.
Application Deadline
20 September 2026
This is the final stated deadline for applications.
Shortlisted Candidates Announcement
2 October 2026
Applicants who progress through the initial assessment are expected to be informed around this date.
Selected Applicant Interviews
5–9 October 2026
Shortlisted candidates are expected to participate in interviews during this period.
Selected Fellows Announcement
16 October 2026
The successful fellowship recipients are expected to be announced on this date.
Fellowship Placements
November 2026
The fellowship placements are scheduled to begin in November 2026 and are expected to continue for approximately four months, through February 2027.
How to Apply for the SEAOHUN 2026 Fellowship
Applicants should begin by reviewing the official fellowship information and the Terms of Reference for the available placements.
The programme provides a dedicated online application form.
Applicants should ensure that the information they submit accurately demonstrates:
- Their professional experience
- Their One Health background
- Their academic qualifications
- Their relevant skills
- Their interest in climate-health challenges
- Their communication abilities
- Their ability to participate full-time and on-site
- Their eligibility as a citizen of a SEAOHUN member country
Candidates should also review the specific requirements for the host organization or fellowship placement they are interested in because individual placements may have additional criteria.
Official application: SEAOHUN 2026 Fellowship Application Form
More information and Terms of Reference: SEAOHUN Fellowship Programme Information
Frequently Asked Questions About the SEAOHUN 2026 Fellowship
Is the SEAOHUN Fellowship open worldwide?
No. The stated eligibility criteria require applicants to be citizens of a SEAOHUN member country.
The eligible countries are Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Can applicants from Africa, Europe, the Americas, or other parts of Asia apply?
Based on the stated citizenship requirement, applicants who are citizens of countries outside the seven listed SEAOHUN member countries are not eligible.
The fellowship is specifically designed for professionals from SEAOHUN member countries in Southeast Asia.
Is there a specific race or ethnic group that can apply?
No race or ethnicity requirement is stated. Eligibility is based on citizenship, professional background, age, skills, and the other programme requirements.
Can students apply?
The information provided describes the target applicants as early- to mid-career professionals with experience in One Health-related disciplines. It does not state a general student eligibility category. Prospective applicants who are currently students should therefore check the specific Terms of Reference before applying.
What is the maximum age?
Applicants must be 40 years old or younger at the application deadline.
Do applicants need One Health experience?
Yes. The eligibility criteria specify that applicants should be professionals with experience in One Health-related disciplines.
Can someone from a non-medical background apply?
Potentially, yes. The fellowship is multidisciplinary. Relevant backgrounds can include environmental science, biological sciences, climate change, veterinary medicine, epidemiology, public health, human health, and other related disciplines.
The specific requirements depend on the fellowship placement.
Does the fellowship require full-time participation?
Yes. Applicants must be available to work full-time and on-site with the host organization throughout the fellowship.
How long is the fellowship?
Approximately four months, with placements scheduled from November 2026 to February 2027.
Do applicants need English proficiency?
Yes. Applicants must demonstrate professional proficiency in both written and spoken English.
How to Prepare a Strong Application
Although meeting the eligibility criteria is essential, applicants should also make sure their application clearly demonstrates why they are a strong fit for the programme.
1. Clearly Connect Your Experience to One Health
Do not simply list your academic qualifications.
Explain how your professional experience relates to interconnected human, animal, environmental, or climate-health challenges.
2. Highlight Climate-Related Experience
Because the 2026 fellowship has a strong climate-health focus, applicants should emphasize relevant experience involving:
- Climate change
- Environmental health
- Disease patterns
- Ecosystem health
- Biodiversity
- Public health
- Veterinary health
- Climate-related health risks
where applicable.
3. Demonstrate Cross-Sectoral Thinking
One Health requires professionals to look beyond their individual discipline.
Applicants should demonstrate an ability or willingness to collaborate with professionals from different sectors.
4. Emphasize Practical Experience
The programme is intended to provide practical professional exposure.
Candidates should therefore clearly describe relevant projects, research, fieldwork, professional assignments, policy work, or other practical experience.
5. Demonstrate Strong Communication
Because professional communication is an explicit requirement, applicants should ensure that their application is clear, organized, and professionally written.
6. Check the Host Organization’s Requirements
The general eligibility criteria do not necessarily capture every requirement for every fellowship placement.
Applicants should read the relevant Terms of Reference carefully before selecting or applying for a placement.
Why This Fellowship Is Valuable for One Health Professionals
The challenges associated with climate change increasingly cross the boundaries between human health, animal health, environmental systems, and society.
For example, changes in ecosystems and climate can affect:
- Disease transmission
- Wildlife populations
- Agriculture
- Food security
- Water systems
- Human health
- Animal health
- Biodiversity
- Public health preparedness
Professionals capable of working across these interconnected areas are therefore increasingly important.
The SEAOHUN 2026 ASEAN One Health Climate Fellowship provides an opportunity for professionals in Southeast Asia to develop this kind of interdisciplinary capacity through direct exposure to established organizations and experts.
Evidence of the Fellowship’s Potential Career Impact
Previous SEAOHUN fellowship experiences demonstrate that the programme can contribute to professional development beyond the placement itself.
For example, a previous fellow, Dr. Khao Keonam, a lecturer from the National University of Laos, reported involvement in activities including:
- Reviewing regulations concerning pangolin scale-related cases in Lao PDR and Thailand
- Supporting legal review and a policy brief concerning zoonotic disease surveillance systems
- Reviewing wildlife and One Health-related university courses in Lao PDR and Vietnam
- Completing monitoring and evaluation training
- Developing project-management skills to share with students
Following the fellowship, Dr. Khao was selected for the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Pandemic Prevention Leadership Initiative roster of regional leaders addressing threats to global health security and biodiversity associated with unregulated wildlife trade.
He subsequently obtained a PhD in Veterinary Medicine from Khon Kaen University in Thailand.
This example illustrates how a fellowship placement can potentially contribute to professional networks, practical expertise, leadership development, and future opportunities.
Who Should Consider Applying?
The SEAOHUN 2026 Fellowship may be particularly suitable for professionals who:
- Are citizens of Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, or Vietnam
- Are 40 years old or younger by the application deadline
- Are early- to mid-career professionals
- Have experience in a One Health-related discipline
- Have relevant academic or professional experience
- Are interested in climate-health challenges
- Can communicate professionally in English
- Have strong written and oral communication skills
- Can commit to full-time, on-site participation
- Want practical experience with a leading regional or international organization
- Want to build regional professional networks
- Are interested in interdisciplinary One Health work
Important Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Opportunity | SEAOHUN 2026 ASEAN One Health Climate Fellowship |
| Category | Fellowship |
| Organizer | Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) |
| Target applicants | Early- to mid-career One Health professionals |
| Age limit | 40 years or younger at the application deadline |
| Citizenship | SEAOHUN member countries |
| Eligible countries | Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam |
| Region | Southeast Asia / ASEAN |
| Fellowship duration | Approximately 4 months |
| Expected period | November 2026–February 2027 |
| Work arrangement | Full-time and on-site |
| Language requirement | Professional written and spoken English |
| Application deadline | 20 September 2026 |
| Shortlist announcement | 2 October 2026 |
| Interviews | 5–9 October 2026 |
| Selected fellows announced | 16 October 2026 |
| Placements begin | November 2026 |
Conclusion
The SEAOHUN 2026 ASEAN One Health Climate Fellowship is a regional professional-development opportunity for early- to mid-career professionals seeking practical experience in One Health and climate-related health challenges.
The programme brings together professionals from Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam and connects successful fellows with organizations working across human health, animal health, environmental health, climate change, research, policy, conservation, agriculture, and related areas.
Applicants must be 40 years old or younger, have experience in a One Health-related discipline, demonstrate strong communication skills and professional proficiency in written and spoken English, and be able to work full-time and on-site for approximately four months from November 2026 to February 2027.
The programme’s emphasis on practical experience, cross-sectoral collaboration, regional networking, and actionable climate-health knowledge makes it particularly relevant to professionals who want to contribute to the growing One Health workforce in Southeast Asia.
Interested candidates should carefully review the specific placement requirements before applying and ensure that they submit their applications before the 20 September 2026 deadline.
Official application: Apply for the SEAOHUN 2026 Fellowship
More information: SEAOHUN Fellowship Programme
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