Supports MGB staff and collaborators in community-based health research and humanitarian projects to advance health equity and improve patient outcomes.
Funder: Massachusetts General Hospital
Due Dates: Monthly deadlines | Submit at least 60 days before project/travel start
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per award (single application per year); lifetime maximum of two awards per individual
Summary: Supports MGB staff, faculty, and partner collaborators in community-based health projects, research, and humanitarian efforts to advance health equity and improve patient outcomes.
Key Information: No reimbursements for previously purchased travel; travel must be booked through preferred vendor; strict documentation required.
The MGB Global Health Community Engagement Awards, administered by the MGH Center for Global Health, provide funding to support Massachusetts General Brigham (MGB) staff, faculty, and collaborators from partner institutions. The program aims to advance health and healthcare equity by supporting patient-focused, community-based health projects, research, humanitarian initiatives, and requests for specialized NGO assistance. Emphasis is placed on projects that are unfunded and demonstrate a positive, sustainable impact on the communities served.