Application Deadline: March 27, 2026
Funds Available: Through August 31, 2026
Goals
- Support the development of innovative global health research ideas.
- Promote Global Health interest among Emory School of Medicine trainees.
- Foster mentorship between Faculty and Students, Residents, and/or Fellows.
Funding Overview
Funding support for up to $7,000 to support a School of Medicine (SOM) faculty and trainee (student, resident, or fellow) team to participate in a research project during Summer of 2026. Faculty should have a primary appointment at the SOM.
Focus areas include, but are not limited to, the following global health topics:
- Global Epidemiology of Disease
- International Medical/Surgical Education
- International Health Policy and/or Access to Care
- Healthcare System Infrastructure Development
- Refugee/Immigrant Health (Local Global)
- Other global health topics
Allowable use of funds includes, but are not limited to, travel expenses, biostatistical support, research supplies or for local (in country) research support. Funds cannot be used to cover resident/faculty salary.
Funding decisions will be announced by end of April 2026 and funds will be available through Aug 31, 2026.
Key Dates and Timeline
To assist with your clinical scheduling and planning, please note the following timeline:
| Application Deadline | March 27, 2026 |
| Selection Committee Review | April 2026 |
| Funding Decision | End of April 2026 |
| Funding Availability |
May 1, 2026 to Aug 31, 2026 Please note that the funding is only available through the end of Emory's fiscal year. |
Eligibility
- Faculty:Must be an Emory SOM faculty member or hold a primary appointment with the SOM.
- Trainee:Must be an Emory SOM student, resident, or fellow.
Application Requirements
Please submit the following materials via the online form by March 27, 2026.
The following documents are required:
- Biosketch or CV of Emory faculty mentor
- Biosketch or CV of international collaborator
- Trainee CV (if known). If not known, indicate that a trainee will be identified and provide the trainee’s name prior to fund disbursement.
- Letter of Intent(2–3 pages) summarizing: project objectives and methods, expected impact on host community, and on trainee’s career.
- Budget and Justification (half to one page): Clearly itemize requested expenses and justify each line item.
- Letters of support confirming institutional and collaborator support from:
- Division or Department Chair
- Training program Director (if known). To be submitted once trainee has been identified.
- International collaborator
Please note: All SOM trainees require approval from OMESA or GME office prior to international travel.
Selection Process
The review committee will evaluate applications based on:
- Significance of the proposed global health problem.
- Clarity and feasibility of the project’s approach.
- Degree of innovation demonstrated.
- Strength of the applicant’s preparation.
- Quality of the mentorship and partnerships involved.
- Potential to generate future opportunities—such as additional funding, scholarly output, or meaningful advancement in the applicant’s global health career.
Funding is available to support one faculty-trainee team this year.
Contact
For questions about the RFA or submission process, contact globe@emory.edu.