Global Open Call 2026
Shape of

Digital Health Governance

Join the Digital Health Literacy and Policy Hub. Collaborate with world-class experts to address the most pressing challenges at the intersection of health, technology, and society.

Application Deadline

  • March 30, 2026
  • 12:00 AM CET

Interviews

  • March, 2026
  • Follow-up with Task Force Leaders

Decisions

  • April, 2026
  • Final recruitment announced

We accept proposals for Task Force Leads to join our network and virtual community platform

  • Statement of motivation (Interest & Contribution)
  • LinkedIn profile link (Preferred) or short CV
Submit Application

Our Mission

Our seven Task Forces serve as the primary knowledge-producing mechanism of the Hub. We break down silos among disciplines, connect diverse perspectives, and map successful public health systems worldwide.

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Bridging Ethics, Policy and Innovation

Task Force members will actively support research, comparative analysis, and literature reviews. You will help generate concrete outputs including policy briefs, research papers, comparative analyses, and actionable recommendations for international policymakers.

  • Identify Solutions

For complex digital health governance challenges.

  • Actionable Policy

Develop recommendations for international policymakers.

  • Global Mapping

Map best practices in public health systems worldwide.

Who We Are Looking For

Task Force members will be expected to actively contribute to and support research, comparative analysis, literature reviews and the preparation of concrete outputs, including policy briefs, research papers, comparative analyses, and actionable recommendations.

Positions are open to anyone, working in the relevant fields, including:

  • Professors
  • PhD researchers
  • Postdocs
  • Students / Interns
  • Early‑career professionals
  • Practitioners from industry or civil society
  • Duration

This is a 12‑month commitment with defined deliverables (policy papers, research outputs, webinars, etc) and regular collaboration with Task Force Leads.

Submit Application

Why Join Us?

  • Seed Funding

Funding from the Foundation to support your contributions.

  • Expert Collaboration
Work with renowned experts on policy briefs & research papers.
  • Health Nexus Forum

Complimentary participation in our annual Forum & Summer School.

  • Career Growth

Professional development through mentorship & international networking.

Join Our Task Forces

  • We are recruiting a limited number of up to 10 core contributors per Task Force to work in a structured, output-driven model.
  • Each candidate may apply to join no more than 2 Task Forces.
  • The application process has been completed for TF1, TF3, TF4, and TF5. Thank you for your interest.
Task Force #1

Omics & Emerging Technologies

Dr. Ciara Staunton

Legal Scholar and Consultant

Omics & Emerging Technologies

At the leading edge of biomedical advancement, this Task Force analyzes the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics, biotechnology, and AI in healthcare.

#Genomics #Law #Bioethics #Health Data Governance #Biomedical Sciences #Policy Studies
Task Force #2

Women at the Center: Shaping Health Through Data & AI

Dr. Graciela Soto, Albert Einstein Hospital, NY, US

Women at the Center: Shaping Health Through Data & AI

This task force examines the legal, ethical, and accountability frameworks governing women’s health in the context of increasing reliance on digital health technologies, AI, and large‑scale health data infrastructures. It analyzes how the design, deployment, and regulation of data‑driven health systems affect women’s health outcomes across clinical, public health, and biomedical innovation settings. The task force places particular emphasis on the role of sex‑ and gender‑specific data quality, representation, and governance, and on the implications of under‑representation or bias in datasets, algorithms, and digital service delivery models.

#Communications #Media Studies #Public Health #Psychology #Information Science #Journalism
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Task Force #3

Healthcare systems & Regulation

Dr. Sofia Palmieri

Post-doctoral Fellow

Healthcare systems & Regulation

At the leading edge of biomedical advancement, this Task Force analyzes the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics, biotechnology, and AI in healthcare.

#Medicine #Health Law #AI/Computer Science #Regulatory Affairs #Health Economics #Clinical Practice
Task Force #4

Patient Care & Human Rights

Dr. Teodora Lalova-Spinks

Postdoctoral Researcher

Patient Care & Human Rights

With emphasis on real world healthcare integration, this Task Force equips clinicians and patient organizations with the knowledge needed to engage digital health tools effectively.

#EU Law #Human Rights #Data Protection #Bioethics #Patient Advocacy #Philosophy
Task Force #5

Community Digital Health Literacy

Antonis Kousoulis

Director of Partnerships

Community Digital Health Literacy

Grounded in community lived experience, this Task Force explores how digital literacy relates to everyday health behaviors, chronic disease prevention, and mental well being.

#Public Health #Education #Behavioral Science #Sociology #Community Development #Health Informatics
Task Force #6

ScaleUp Dual-Use Health Tech

Orestis Trasanidis

Head of AI & Silicon Valley Global Expansion

ScaleUp Dual-Use Health Tech

Situated at the intersection of global security, science, and innovation, this Task Force connects international deep-tech ecosystems while leveraging international collaboration to scale breakthrough and dual-use HealthTech technologies.

#Innovation Management #Policy Studies #Economics #Business Administration #International Relations #Health Technology Assessment
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Task Force #7

Climate, Sustainability & Health Futures

Dr. Stella Apostolaki

Assistant Professor

Climate, Sustainability & Health Futures

Rooted in the relationship between environmental conditions and human health, this Task Force elevates awareness of ecosystem interdependence.

#Environmental Science #Sustainability Studies #AI Ethics #Climate Policy #Energy Studies #Systems Thinking
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