Funder: University of California San Francisco
Due Dates (Anticipated): Not yet announced
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 in direct costs for one year
Summary: Supports UCSF early-stage investigators conducting mentored global health research that generates preliminary data for independent extramural funding.
Key Information: Previous recipients of an IGHS RAP award or other IGHS scientific seed award are ineligible.
Description
The UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) supports mentored research addressing health outcomes worldwide. Projects may be based in the United States or internationally and must offer a clear path from preliminary data to independent extramural funding, such as NIH or equivalent grants. The program emphasizes innovative, cross-disciplinary science, sustainable partnerships, and active engagement with local stakeholders.
Clinical, epidemiological, implementation, and basic research are eligible. Topics include health systems strengthening, infectious and non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, environmental health, social and behavioral sciences, and health economics. Proposals should demonstrate strong community-based partnerships and involve mentors and collaborators across fields and institutions.
