Are you passionate about the intersection of light, health, and policy? Join the Light for Public Health Initiative as our first-ever Policy Fellow and help shape a campaign with real-world impact.
Key Information
Duration: 6 weeks (part-time, remote)
Start date: 1 July 2025 or later
Application deadline: 10 June 2025
Location: Remote
Compensation: Unpaid (volunteer-based), with mentorship and certificate of completion
Who can apply: Students, recent graduates or professionals in public health, global health, policy, lighting or related fields
Your Role
You won’t just be supporting – you’ll be shaping. As our inaugural Light for Public Health Policy Fellow, you’ll take a leadership role in defining and executing a mini-policy campaign aligned with our mission.
Core responsibilities
- Lead the development of a policy brief aimed at specific global or national stakeholders
- Present progress in bi-weekly check-ins and receive mentorship from experts in circadian science and global health policy
What we’re looking for
- Self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently
- Demonstrated interest in public health policy, global health, or science advocacy
- Strong writing and project management skills
- Enthusiasm for translating complex science into clear public messaging
- Ability to work across time zones and communicate with international partners
What you’ll get
- Active mentorship and feedback from leading scientists and public health professionals
- Public authorship credit on any resulting brief or campaign materials
- A spotlight on our website and social channels
- A certificate of completion and recommendation letter (upon request)
- Real-world leadership experience in a global health initiative
About the initiative
Launched on the 2025 UNESCO International Day of Light, the Light for Public Health Initiative is a global awareness campaign focused on the importance of light exposure through the eyes for sleep, health, and well-being. Backed by an international consortium of scientists, we aim to translate cutting-edge science into actionable, policy-relevant guidance. The initiative is supported by five leading organisations: the International Commission on Illumination (CIE), the Society for Light, Rhythms and Circadian Health (SLRCH), the Daylight Academy (DLA), the Good Light Group (GLG) and the Center for Environmental Therapeutics (CET).
The Light for Public Health Initiative recently recently published 26 consensus statements for use by public-health multipliers.
Contact
For any questions, email Manuel Spitschan PhD at manuel.spitschan@tum.de.