Supporting interdisciplinary, co-designed projects that drive impact
The Center for Global Health Equity offers comprehensive, wrap-around support for an extensive array of interdisciplinary projects with the potential for high impact. Understanding that successful initiatives require more than just financial backing, we provide an experienced team of seasoned project managers dedicated to guiding you through every step of your project journey. Together, we empower transformative scholarship that addresses the world's most pressing health challenges.
Seed Grants
Open to teams that are co-led by U-M faculty and global collaborators.
Seed Grants support exploratory projects that catalyze novel ideas and collaborations and build a case for larger-scale or more expansive projects that will help people live healthier and longer lives. Open to U-M faculty and global collaborator teams.
- Grant amount: up to $35,000
- Project duration: up to 12 months
Impact Accelerator Grants
Impact Accelerator Grants support action-oriented projects that design or test solutions to health equity challenges in low- and middle-income countries. Open to teams that are co-led by U-M faculty and global collaborators.
- Grant Amount: $35,000–$100,000
- Project Duration: 12–24 months
Support for External Funding
The center supports groups of member scholars and global partners in their pursuit of external funding to advance global health scholarship. Our tailored internal supports, including grant writing assistance and partnership facilitation, are offered on a case-by-case basis to help maximize the impact and reach of each project. Through dedicated guidance and resource provision, we empower our collaborators to secure the necessary funding to make meaningful contributions to global health.
Expand Your Research Capacity
The Center for Global Health Equity offers U-M faculty the opportunity to advance their research through our paid summer research and training internship and Impact Scholar programs. We provide financial stipends and comprehensive training for our cohort of students and early-career scholars. Faculty can leverage this support to propose or identify student-scholars who will drive innovative solutions and future leadership in global health equity.
Graduate Student Summer Research Internship ProgramImpact Scholars (postdoc)
Questions?
Reach out to our team to schedule a consultation with a project manager at the center to discuss your project idea.
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