Seed Global Health
Northwestern University offers grants to support U.S. health professionals in global health education, research, and teaching to strengthen health systems in resource-limited countries.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027
Funding Amounts: Award amounts vary by program: $1,500–$3,700 (short-term); up to $2,000 (resident travel); $10,000–$15,000 (long-term projects); up to $25,000 (faculty research); see details below.
Summary: Supports U.S. health professionals, students, residents, and faculty to engage in global health education, teaching, and research in resource-limited settings to build sustainable health systems.
Key Information: Multiple funding streams available for students, residents, and faculty; focus on underserved/resource-limited settings; institutional approvals required.
Description
This opportunity, administered by Northwestern University’s Havey Institute for Global Health, offers several funding streams to support U.S. health professionals—including medical students, residents, and faculty—who are committed to global health education, teaching, and research in countries with critical healthcare workforce shortages. The overarching aim is to strengthen health systems and promote sustainable, ethical engagement in resource-limited settings through travel support, project funding, and research grants.
