Center for Global Health Impact Grant

1. Applicants must have a full-time faculty appointment of assistant, associate or full professor at MUSC. Those in “visiting” or “adjunct status” are not eligible.
2. Only one application can be submitted per faculty lead.
3. *Projects must be co-designed and implemented with one or more partners from the foreign collaborating organization.
4. *Address needs or priorities identified by collaborators in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), as defined by the World Bank.
5. Demonstrate mutual learning, shared expertise, and reciprocal benefit for both MUSC and partner institutions or communities.
6. Awards cannot be used for faculty salary support or indirect costs.
7. Projects must be completed within 12 months of award.

*Consideration will also be given for domestic global health projects in U.S. overseas territories ( e.g.: Puerto Rico, Guam, Marshall Islands), as well as projects that address disadvantaged populations in the U.S. such as Native Americans, refugees, immigrants, undocumented persons and migrant workers.

Competitive applications will align with one or more of the following areas:

1. Education, Training, and Capacity Building
   Develop sustainable education, training, or workforce capacity initiatives that strengthen global health practice and demonstrate potential for long-term impact beyond the pilot. Examples:
   
   • Bidirectional training or capacity-building programs
   • Interprofessional experiential learning models that can be replicated or scaled across MUSC and partner
   • Strengthening systems, processes, or infrastructure that support global health delivery
   
   
2. Research and Implementation Initiatives
   Implement or adapt programs that address priority health needs and strengthen systems, services, or community outcomes. Examples:
   
   • Pilot implementation of research or programs addressing global health challenges
   • Community-engaged initiatives in global or underserved settings
   • Adaptation or translation of evidence-based practices across settings, including reciprocal innovation between LMIC and U.S. communities
   
   
3. Innovative Models for Collaboration
   Develop innovative and scalable approaches that enhance global collaboration and expand access to education, training, or care. Examples:
   
   • Telehealth, digital learning, or other technology-enabled approaches
   • Replicable models for global health education, training, or capacity building

• A clear vision for measurable global health impact
• Engagement of faculty across multiple colleges, departments, or units
• Strong commitment and active participation from global partner(s)
• A feasible plan for sustainability beyond the pilot funding period

All applications should include the following components and must be merged into one PDF. (Download application PDF)

Application Format: Arial 11-point font size, at least 0.5” margins, single space and numbered pages.

Submission Format: Combine all required elements into a single pdf document saved with the following naming convention: (current year) Global Health Faculty Impact Award – (applicant name) – (Proposal title). Submit via email to ellisk@musc.edu.

1. Application cover page
2. Abstract/ Project Description. (500 words max)
3. Project/Research Proposal. (5-page limit). The page limit excludes references, support letters and appendices.
   
   • Aims
   • Background/significance
   • Innovation
   • Approach
   • Timeline and anticipated challenges
   • Evidence & history of collaboration with partner institution
   • Anticipated outcomes and evaluation metrics
   
   
4. Budget and Justification. All expenses must be directly related to proposed projects. Faculty salary support and indirect costs are not allowed.
5. Letters of Support from 1) in-country collaborator and 2) MUSC Department Chair/Division Director.
6. NIH Biosketch or CV for project lead and all collaborators

Funded projects will be required to undertake the following progress monitoring, reporting and communication activities:

1. Present a final report by June 30, 2027, detailing activities completed, results, lessons learned, and next steps.
2. Reference funding support from MUSC Center for Global Health in any related publications or presentations
3. Work with the CGH team to highlight the implementation and impact of the funded project.