Call for experts to join WHO Science Council – apply by 16 January 2026

Home > Call for experts to join WHO Science Council – apply by 16 January 2026

The WHO Science Council is inviting applications from experts to contribute to its work on advancing science and innovation for global health. The Science Council will be multidisciplinary, with members having a wide range of technical knowledge, skills, and relevant experience. Approximately 15-20 members may be selected.  Deadline for applications is 16 January 2026.

WHO welcomes expressions of interest from scientists and public health professionals working in topics relevant to WHO and the work of the Science Council, such as:

  • Biomedical research
  • Emerging technologies with health relevance
  • Data science and analytics
  • Equity access to products of science and research
  • Social sciences
  • Health economics
  • Health systems
  • Governance and ethics

Specifically, WHO is looking for individuals who are internationally-renowned experts with an outstanding record of achievements in their own field and a proven understanding of global health. The WHO Science Council is one of the highest level of advisory groups to the WHO Director-General, and members will have an outstanding record of achievement and personal credibility within their own field, as well as proven experience of operating at the highest strategic level (e.g. Head of International Research Agencies, senior government officials, etc.).

Thumbnail image credit: Shutterstock / Yuri Turkov

Submit your work

Any organization or individual working in the field of immunization economics can submit findings, opportunities, calls to action, or other relevant work below to be shared with our community.