Faculty Micro Grants
Northwestern's micro grant supports faculty mentoring medical students in global health research by funding travel and essential project expenses for sustainable international research activities.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per faculty member, per year; one-time micro grant
Summary: Supports full-time Northwestern faculty mentoring medical students in global health research with modest travel and project expenses.
Key Information: Only open to faculty mentoring students in the Area of Scholarly Concentration program.
Description
This micro grant program, administered by the Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health at Northwestern University, provides up to $2,500 per year to support full-time Northwestern faculty who are actively mentoring medical students in the Area of Scholarly Concentration (AOSC) program. The funding is intended to cover modest expenses related to global health research, such as travel to international partner sites, basic research supplies, and essential software. The grant aims to facilitate faculty engagement in global health research that involves student mentorship and supports the development of sustainable research activities in international settings.
