Northwestern University's Global Health Experience Awards fund students and residents to conduct hands-on clinical, research, or public health projects in low- and middle-income countries.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates: Rolling (apply at least 60 days before travel; 90 days for unaffiliated sites)
Funding Amounts: $1,500–$3,700 (students); up to $2,000 (McGaw residents); travel and project expenses only
Summary: Supports Feinberg students and McGaw residents to undertake clinical, research, or public health projects in low- and middle-income countries.
Key Information: Application must be approved before travel; only two awards per student allowed.
The Global Health Experience Awards, administered by the Havey Institute for Global Health at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, provide financial support to Feinberg students and McGaw residents for immersive global health experiences in low- and middle-income countries. These awards are designed to enable hands-on clinical, research, or public health projects in resource-limited settings, fostering cross-cultural competencies and a deeper understanding of international health challenges.