Join us in the transformative journey of advancing global health equity! Whether you are a student, faculty member, postdoc, or trainee across any of the University of Michigan's three campuses and disciplines, the Center invites you to expand your horizons and make a real difference. By connecting with us, you will deepen your understanding of global health equity, gain invaluable research experience and professional skills, and build a network that will empower your career to make meaningful impacts worldwide.
Faculty Opportunities
Become a member
The Center warmly invites applications for membership from University of Michigan faculty, postdocs, trainees, and global collaborators. Members gain access to a wide range of exclusive benefits, including Center funding programs, seminars, educational events, professional development opportunities, and specialized challenge groups. Additional perks include mentoring opportunities, partnership development with global collaborators, and regular updates on global health research and funding opportunities. Members also receive communications support for sharing research findings, coordination for multidisciplinary project teams and funding proposals, and a featured web profile connecting them with over 300 interdisciplinary faculty and collaborators. Join this vibrant community dedicated to addressing critical global health challenges and advancing health equity.
Attend a seminar
We are proud to host a dynamic series of seminars on campus as part of our unwavering commitment to advancing global health equity. These seminars provide students with an exceptional opportunity to engage with renowned luminaries from the field of global health. By learning from leaders who are addressing pressing issues in communities around the world, faculty can enrich their understanding and contribute to innovative solutions.
Join a challenge group
Challenge Groups comprise faculty from across the University of Michigan who share similar or complementary expertise and interests. These interdisciplinary communities explore potential partnerships and projects that align with their respective interests, with an eye toward collaborations that carry the greatest potential for impact.
Host a postdoc Impact Scholar
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Consider applying to host a postdoc "Impact Scholar" through our program, an excellent opportunity to advance your research while mentoring the next generation of scholars dedicated to global health equity. With the Center covering the scholar's salary and benefits, you'll have the support of an exceptional early-career scholar focused on creating measurable impact in low-resource settings. Seize this chance to elevate your work and contribute meaningfully to the development of future leaders in global health research.
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Apply for a graduate student intern
Participating in the Center's Graduate Student Summer Research Internship and Training Program is an excellent opportunity to advance your research initiatives at no cost to your department. By mentoring a U-M graduate student, you will gain dedicated support for 20 hours a week over a 10-week period to work on your global health equity project, with the student's stipend fully covered by the Center for Global Health Equity. This collaboration not only enhances your research capacity but also contributes to the professional development of emerging scholars in the field.
Apply for a grant
We offer funding to support collaborative projects that address critical challenges within our focus areas. Available grants include:
Seed Grants
- Support exploratory projects that foster new ideas and collaborations.
- Amount: Up to $35,000
- Duration: Up to 12 months
Impact Accelerator Grants
- Support action-oriented projects designing or testing solutions for global challenges.
- Amount: $35,000–$100,000
- Duration: 12–24 months
Postdoc (Impact Scholar) Opportunities
Postdoc (Impact Scholar) Opportunities
If you are a doctoral student passionate about global health equity and looking for your next postdoc opportunity, consider applying to become an Impact Scholar. Viable candidates must have completed a terminal degree (PhD, MD, etc.) and will be appointed for one year, with an option to renew for a second.
This program allows you to build a coherent body of your own work, working with University of Michigan faculty mentors on projects that involve collaboration across prioritized themes.
Graduate Student Opportunities
Attend a seminar
We are proud to host a dynamic series of seminars on campus as part of our unwavering commitment to advancing global health equity. These seminars provide students with an exceptional opportunity to engage with renowned luminaries from the field of global health. By learning from leaders who are addressing pressing issues in communities around the world, faculty can enrich their understanding and contribute to innovative solutions.
Summer Research Internship
Explore the field of global health equity and prepare for an impactful career through the Graduate Student Research Internships program, offering practical research experience, community-building, and professional development. Become part of the Center for Global Health Equity's multidisciplinary community of experts addressing critical global health challenges through this paid summer internship and training program.
With mentored research and professional training, participating students will explore diverse perspectives and build a foundation for future work in this rapidly expanding field.
Summer Research Development Grants
The Center provides funding to exceptionally motivated graduate students who are prepared to develop and implement a novel global health equity research project in a low- and/or middle-income country. Development grants cover international travel expenses for student-driven research projects that have potential for longer-term impact on health and wellbeing in low- and middle-income settings.
Our grant program offers graduate students support in shaping research projects in alignment with our values of building equitable global partnerships, co-designing research proposals with local collaborators, and creating a line of sight to impact.
Student Organization Opportunities
Join the Student Organization Global Health Equity Challenge
The Center hosts an annual competition for student organizations at the University of Michigan that have identified a pressing global health equity challenge and are collaborating with an international partner to co-design a proposal for positive impact.
Undergraduate Student Opportunities
Attend a seminar
We are proud to host a dynamic series of seminars on campus as part of our unwavering commitment to advancing global health equity. These seminars provide students with an exceptional opportunity to engage with renowned luminaries from the field of global health. By learning from leaders who are addressing pressing issues in communities around the world, faculty can enrich their understanding and contribute to innovative solutions.