Faculty Micro Grants
Micro grants support Northwestern faculty mentoring medical students in global health research, funding travel and research expenses for projects primarily based in partner countries.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per faculty member, per year; supports travel and modest research expenses.
Summary: Provides micro grants to full-time Northwestern faculty mentoring medical students in global health research to support travel and project costs.
Description
This program offers micro grants to full-time Northwestern University faculty who are currently mentoring medical students in the Area of Scholarly Concentration (AOSC) program. Administered by the Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health, the grant aims to facilitate faculty engagement in global health research projects that involve student mentorship. Funding can be used for travel to international partner sites, basic research supplies, essential software, and other modest expenses directly supporting global health research and student involvement. Priority is given to projects with the majority of research activity taking place in partner countries.
