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Global Health Funding

The Center for Global Health funding opportunities support MUSC faculty, residents, and students in their global health research, education, and service-learning endeavors around the world. Our annual, competitive grant programs spark innovative, faculty-driven research projects, and foster student and resident experiential learning in low- and middle-income countries.

Our grants generate new research and opportunities for students and residents to deepen their commitment to improving health and equity around the world.

MUSC Funding Opportunities

Student & Trainee Travel Grant

Travel grant to further global health training in low or middle-income countries.

Faculty Mentor Travel Grant

Grant for faculty mentor leading students on global health research or training projects.

Faculty Pilot Research Grant

Grants to fund early-stage faculty research projects in low- and middle-income counties.

Other Funding Resources

Organizations that have funding opportunities for students & trainees.

Travel Grant Testimonials

Meet Nancy Hagood, M.D. Assistant Professor of Medicine, MUSC
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Nancy Hagood Global Health Travel Grant Testimonial spotlight image
At each stage of my medical training, CGH has provided the tools and education helping to shape my training and goals. ”
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Meet Joshua Brown, OTD, OTR/L College of Health Professions, ‘24
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Joshua Brown Global Health Travel Grant Testimonial spotlight image
The grant paid for a majority of what I needed to get to Madagascar. Without it, I wouldn’t have completed my project. ”
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Meet Gabrielle Martin College of Pharmacy '28
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Gabrielle Martin Global Health Travel Grant Testimonial spotlight image
Once discovering the travel grant was a possibility, I was tunnel vision. It became vital to me to seek that award. ”
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Other Student & Trainee Funding Sources

There are many other external, third-party funding sources available to students and trainees. Click here to learn about more opportunities.

Global Health Impact Grant

The MUSC Faculty Global Health Impact Grant supports non-research projects in low- and middle-income countries.

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Funding Program Highlight

  • 128 Center for Global Health Grants Awarded
  • 16 Project-Based Countries
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