Northwestern’s Faculty Micro Grants support faculty mentoring medical students in global health research with funding for travel and essential project expenses.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per faculty member, per year (modest travel and research expenses)
Summary: Supports full-time Northwestern faculty mentoring medical students in global health research, covering travel and basic project costs.
Faculty Micro Grants, offered by the Havey Institute for Global Health at Northwestern University, provide up to $2,500 annually to full-time Northwestern faculty who are currently mentoring medical students in the Area of Scholarly Concentration (AOSC) program. The grants are intended to support travel to international partner sites, purchase basic study supplies or software, and cover modest expenses necessary for developing and overseeing credible, sustainable global health research projects involving student participation. These micro grants are designed for short-term needs and are not intended to fund long-term research projects.