Faculty Mentor Travel Grant
Internal — Medical University of South Carolina only
Faculty Mentor Travel Grant supports MUSC faculty travel to mentor student groups in global health education, research, and service-learning abroad, advancing student growth and community contributions.
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Funder: Medical University of South Carolina
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Applications open) | October 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET (Application deadline) | November 13, 2026 (Earliest award notice)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per award; funds must be used within 12 months
Summary: Supports MUSC faculty mentoring groups of MUSC students during global health education, research, or service-learning programs in low- and middle-income countries.
Key Information: Applicants must hold a primary MUSC faculty appointment at assistant professor or above and lack existing funding supporting the proposed program.
Description
The Faculty Mentor Travel Grant is administered by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Center for Global Health. It supports international travel by faculty leading groups of MUSC students to low- and middle-income countries for education, research, or service-learning programs. The awards help faculty provide mentorship as students pursue global health research or training projects.
The program sits within the Center’s broader support for global health research, education, and service-learning, fostering experiential learning and a commitment to improving health and equity globally. Its review emphasizes immersive student experiences, clear learning outcomes, tangible contributions to host communities, and sustainable connections between MUSC and partner sites.
