This grant funds innovative community-based health research and humanitarian projects advancing health equity, supporting MGB staff and collaborators in both domestic and global settings.
Funder: Massachusetts General Hospital
Due Dates: Rolling monthly (apply at least 60 days before travel; travel awards: minimum 45 days before travel)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per award; lifetime maximum of two awards per individual; supports project and travel costs.
Summary: Supports MGB staff, faculty, and partner collaborators in advancing health equity through community-based projects, research, and humanitarian initiatives.
Key Information: No reimbursements for prior expenses; award covers only a single application up to $2,000 per year.
The MGB Global Health Community Engagement Awards, administered by the MGH Center for Global Health, provide funding for community-based health projects, research, humanitarian work, and support for NGOs. The program is intended to foster innovative health interventions and community engagement that lead to measurable improvements in health equity and patient outcomes, both domestically and internationally. Funding is available for project implementation and travel, including attendance at conferences or humanitarian missions, provided the work aligns with the program’s goals.