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

Rolling (monthly review; apply at least 60 days before travel)

Up to $2,000 per award; lifetime maximum of two awards per individual/program.

Supports MGB staff, faculty, and partners in community-based health projects, research, and humanitarian initiatives advancing health equity.

No reimbursements for travel already purchased; applications must be complete and submitted online.

--- ## Description The MGB Global Health Community Engagement Awards, administered by the MGH Center for Global Health, are designed to support Massachusetts General Brigham (MGB) staff, faculty, and collaborators from partner institutions in implementing community-based health projects, research, and humanitarian initiatives. The awards aim to advance health and healthcare equity, with a focus on projects that are patient-centered and demonstrate measurable improvements in patient outcomes. Specialized assistance for NGOs is also eligible. Award recipients are selected through a committee review process and are required to document the use and impact of their funding. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are reviewed monthly. - Submit applications at least 60 days before the proposed project start or travel date. - For travel-related awards, applications must be submitted a minimum of 45 days prior to travel to ensure adequate review time. --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $2,000 per award. - Each individual or program is limited to two awards over their lifetime. - CGH-affiliated fellowship programs may receive up to two awards per 12-month period. - Travel awards cover economy class tickets only; if the fare exceeds $2,000, the awardee must pay the difference. - No reimbursements for expenses already incurred or tickets already purchased. --- ## Eligibility - Open to all staff, faculty, and partnering collaborators of Massachusetts General Brigham (MGB). - Individuals and programs are limited to a lifetime total of two awards. - Groups traveling for the same purpose are limited to two individual awards per trip/calendar year. - Priority is given to individuals participating in unfunded research projects. - Applicants must be in good standing and submit a complete application with required documentation. - Incomplete applications or those missing support letters from both MGH and partner organizations will not be considered. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [Community Engagement Award Application](https://globalhealth.massgeneral.org/community-engagement-award-application). - Required documents: - Project description (max 1 page) - Letter of support from an MGH department manager, supervisor, or program director (signed, on official letterhead) - Letter of support from a local organization, collaborator, or host (signed, on official letterhead) - Current CV or resume - For travel support: Certificate of completion from [UN BSAFE Training](https://training.dss.un.org/course/detail/19948) - IRB approvals if applicable - All fields must be completed and all documents uploaded for submission. - Awardees are required to submit a one-page report within 30 days of utilizing the award. - For travel, airline tickets must be purchased through the MGB-preferred vendor [Great GetAways Travel](http://www.ggatravel.com/); awards cannot be used for upgrades or reimbursements for tickets already purchased. --- ## Additional Information - Non-compliance with reporting requirements will result in ineligibility for future awards. - Awardees must acknowledge MGH Global Health in any publications or presentations resulting from the award. - For travel awards, applicants may be required to attend a health, safety, and security briefing. - Passport validity of at least six months (preferably one year) is recommended for international travel. - MGH is not responsible for securing visas. - Applicants are encouraged to make an appointment with the [MGH Travel & Immunization Center](https://www.massgeneral.org/medicine/infectious-diseases/treatments-and-programs/travel-and-immunization-program) to ensure all necessary immunizations and medications are obtained. --- ## External Links - [Program Information & Instructions](https://globalhealth.massgeneral.org/community-engagement-awards/) - [Online Application Portal](https://globalhealth.massgeneral.org/community-engagement-award-application) - [UN BSAFE Training (required for travel)](https://training.dss.un.org/course/detail/19948) - [Great GetAways Travel (MGB-preferred vendor)](http://www.ggatravel.com/) - [MGH Travel & Immunization Center](https://www.massgeneral.org/medicine/infectious-diseases/treatments-and-programs/travel-and-immunization-program) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [cghadmin@mgh.harvard.edu](mailto:cghadmin@mgh.harvard.edu) | | MGH General Contact | [contactus@massgeneral.org](mailto:contactus@massgeneral.org) | | MGH Phone | 617-726-2000 | | MGH Research Contact | [Contact Page](https://www.massgeneral.org/research/about/contact-information) | ---

MGB Global Health Community Engagement Awards

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