Minimum requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Academic qualification: A relevant MSc or equivalent master’s-level qualification, MD, PhD or other recognised postgraduate qualification in healthcare research, clinical sciences, public health, education or related disciplines.
2. Research publications: At least five peer-reviewed original research publications in recognised journals, verifiable through DOI links, journal websites, ORCID, Google Scholar or equivalent records.
3. Research experience: Substantial practical experience in research design, protocols, implementation, analysis, interpretation, scientific writing and dissemination.
4. Mentorship experience: Prior research supervision, academic mentorship, project leadership or substantive research-team guidance.
5. Methodological competence: Demonstrable expertise in relevant research methods or healthcare research disciplines.
6. Teaching capability: Ability to teach, facilitate research discussions and provide constructive feedback to an international cohort.
7. Professional commitment: Reliability, communication, academic integrity and availability throughout the Fellowship.
8. Programme participation: Willingness to attend mandatory orientation, assigned teaching, Virtual Research Congress activities, monthly mentorship and reporting.
9. Fellow allocation: Ability to mentor two to four Fellows, subject to expertise, availability, project complexity and Directorate approval.
10. Formal agreement: Willingness to sign and comply with the TORG Global Research Mentor Commitment Agreement. Sustained non-performance may lead to withdrawal of appointment.

Additional consideration may be given to applicants with a PhD, MD, postgraduate supervision, principal investigator experience or established academic research leadership.

Research and teaching disciplines

Applications are welcomed across healthcare research, including:

Applicants should specify their primary research expertise and subjects they can teach. Assignments are based on demonstrated expertise and programme needs.

Teaching, mentorship and accountability

Cohort-wide teaching and engagement

The Fellowship includes eight structured academic teaching sessions, each expected to last approximately two hours. Mentors should be available to contribute to two of the eight sessions as assigned, including chairing, presenting, co-presenting, facilitating or discussing. They must also attend orientation, contribute to the Virtual Research Congress and participate in relevant coordination and review meetings. Assignments will follow the approved programme timetable.

Individual research mentorship

Each mentor will support two to four Fellows and hold at least one structured meeting each month with each assigned Fellow. Guidance covers research questions, protocols, study design, ethics and governance, implementation, data interpretation, scientific writing, presentations and manuscripts. Mentors review deliverables, monitor milestones and raise significant delays or academic concerns.

Monitoring and reporting

Mentors must submit a monthly Mentor Progress Report, document meetings and agreed actions, attend required reviews, respond to official communications, support assessments and maintain confidentiality, integrity and appropriate supervision standards. Consistent participation and reporting are mandatory; repeated non-compliance or prolonged non-responsiveness may lead to review or withdrawal of appointment.

Nature and duration

This is a voluntary, non-salaried professional academic service appointment for the full 2026/2027 Fellowship. It requires sustained involvement rather than occasional advice. Applicants unable to commit to mentorship, teaching, reporting and scheduled academic activities are encouraged to defer their applications.

Professional recognition and benefits

• Formal appointment as a TORG Global Research Mentor for the 2026/2027 cohort.
• Opportunities for academic teaching, session chairing, facilitation and scientific leadership during the Fellowship and Virtual Research Congress.
• International research collaboration and professional networking.
• Potential publication co-authorship only where recognised authorship criteria are met; authorship is not automatic.
• An official recognition and appreciation certificate following satisfactory completion and verification of assigned responsibilities.

Documents to submit

1. Updated CV detailing qualifications, appointments, research, publications, teaching and supervision.
2. Cover letter (preferably no more than two pages) outlining motivation, expertise, experience and commitment.
3. Postgraduate qualification evidence or verifiable credentials.
4. Numbered list of at least five original peer-reviewed publications, with titles, journals, years and DOI or accessible links.
5. Academic profile (ORCID, Google Scholar or institutional profile), where available.
6. Evidence of supervision or mentorship, research leadership or relevant appointments.
7. Recent high-resolution professional headshot suitable for official communications.
8. Availability and commitment statement confirming willingness to mentor two to four Fellows, teach, attend orientation and congress activities, and report monthly.
9. Statement of alignment with TORG’s mission and vision and commitment to its values and professional standards.

Also identify your preferred research mentorship areas and the academic subjects you are competent to teach.

Review and appointment

Applications will be assessed for qualifications, publications, supervision experience, methodological and teaching expertise, reliability, availability, and alignment with Fellowship needs. Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed or asked for verification.

Appointments are subject to Fellowship leadership approval and signing the official Mentor Commitment Agreement. Previous Fellowship involvement does not guarantee reappointment; returning mentors will be assessed on past engagement and performance.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.