Mentored Scientist Award in Global Health Research
This UCSF award funds early-stage investigators to conduct mentored, interdisciplinary global health research for generating preliminary data and building collaborative partnerships.
Funder: University of California San Francisco
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 in direct costs for a one-year project; no-cost extension possible up to 12 months.
Summary: Supports early-stage UCSF investigators in mentored, interdisciplinary global health research to generate preliminary data and foster collaborative partnerships.
Key Information: Only one application per cycle; prior IGHS RAP/seed awardees are ineligible.
Description
This award provides early-stage investigators at UCSF with mentored support to conduct research projects relevant to global health outcomes, either internationally or within the United States. Administered by the Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS), the program emphasizes collaborative, cross-disciplinary research and strong community-based partnerships. Projects may address clinical, epidemiological, implementation, or basic research topics, including health systems strengthening, infectious and non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, environmental health, social and behavioral sciences, and health economics. The award is designed to help investigators collect preliminary data and lay the foundation for future independent extramural funding.
