Mentored Scientist Award in Global Health Research
UCSF's Mentored Scientist Award in Global Health Research funds early-stage investigators for collaborative, community-engaged studies tackling urgent global health challenges.
Funder: University of California San Francisco
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per award for a one-year project; direct costs only; no-cost extension possible.
Summary: Supports early-stage UCSF investigators in mentored, cross-disciplinary research addressing global health challenges, with emphasis on community-engaged and collaborative projects.
Key Information: Forecasted deadline; only UCSF-affiliated early-stage investigators are eligible.
Description
This award provides early-stage investigators at UCSF with mentored support to conduct research projects that address critical global health issues. The program is designed to facilitate the acquisition of preliminary data to serve as a foundation for future independent extramural funding (e.g., NIH grants). Projects may be based in the United States or internationally, but must demonstrate strong, community-based partnerships and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Eligible research areas include health systems strengthening, infectious and non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, environmental health, social and behavioral sciences, and health economics.
Awardees are expected to:
- Engage global teams and foster sustainable partnerships.
- Actively participate in Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) programs and events.
- Present research at IGHS Grand Rounds, Works in Progress, or similar events.
- Submit progress reports at the end of the funding period and one year after project completion.
