[Massachusetts General Hospital](https://www.massgeneral.org)

August 1, 2026 (Nomination submission deadline for 2026 awards)

$2,000 per award; supports global health project work; awarded annually in three categories

Recognizes individuals for leadership, innovation, and service in global health across research, education, and humanitarian action.

Nominations after August 1, 2026, considered for 2027 awards; lifetime limit of one award per person.

--- ## Description The MGB Global Health Service Award Program celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, innovation, and leadership in global health. The awards aim to inspire improvements in clinical care and capacity for underserved populations, foster global collaboration, and advance health outcomes. Three award categories are offered annually: - Excellence in Research and Innovation - Excellence in Clinical Education and Mentorship - Excellence in Global Disaster Response & Humanitarian Action Each award supports global health project-related work and recognizes contributions that make a tangible impact on health equity and capacity building in low-resource or underserved settings. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Nomination submission deadline for the 2026 Global Health Service Awards (nominations received after this date will be considered for the 2027 awards) --- ## Funding Amount - Each award provides $2,000 USD to support global health project-related work. - Awards are granted annually in three distinct categories. - Funds can support a range of global health activities, including research, education, and humanitarian projects. --- ## Eligibility Eligibility varies by award category but includes: - All Mass General Brigham (MGB) employees and global partners. - For the Research and Innovation Award: - MGB post-doctoral fellows, instructors, and assistant professors with a primary MGB appointment. - MGB-based researchers may nominate junior investigators/trainees from lower middle-income countries involved in an ongoing research partnership. - For the Clinical Education and Mentorship Award: - MGB global education faculty or trainees with a primary MGB appointment. - MGB affiliates may nominate global partners from low- or lower middle-income countries involved in an MGB educational partnership. - For the Global Disaster Response & Humanitarian Action Award: - Any MGB employee or global partner involved in global disaster response or humanitarian action. - Residents, fellows, and trainees are eligible. - Individuals may only receive an award once in their lifetime, but can be nominated for multiple categories in a single year (separate nominations required). --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted online via the [Global Health Service Awards Nomination Form](https://redcap.link/MGHGHSA). - Required materials: - Completed nomination form (self-nominations permitted). - Letter of nomination (template available but not required). - Letter of support from department chief or external organization supervisor (required for MGB employees). - Description of research/project or relevant supporting documentation. - Nominations received after August 1, 2026, will be considered for the 2027 award cycle. - Winners will be announced at the Global Health Expo on September 15, 2026. --- ## Additional Information - Work recognized can take place in both local and global communities. - Each nomination must specify the award category. - For questions, contact [cghadmin@mgh.harvard.edu](mailto:cghadmin@mgh.harvard.edu). - Nominees may be recognized for more than one award in a single year, but a separate nomination is required for each. --- ## External Links - [Program Details and FAQ](https://globalhealth.massgeneral.org/global-health-service-awards/) - [Nomination Form](https://redcap.link/MGHGHSA) - [Massachusetts General Hospital Grants & Funding](https://globalhealth.massgeneral.org/grants-funding/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Webpage | |-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Center for Global Health | [cghadmin@mgh.harvard.edu](mailto:cghadmin@mgh.harvard.edu) | | [Contact MGH Research](https://www.massgeneral.org/research/about/contact-information) | | Massachusetts General Hospital | [contactus@massgeneral.org](mailto:contactus@massgeneral.org) | 617-726-2000 | [MGH Home](https://www.massgeneral.org) |

MGB 2026 Global Health Service Award Program

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