The information below is from the 2023-2024 request for proposals. Please see the opportunity website for updated information.
The GloCal Health Fellowship provides aspiring global health researchers with outstanding interdisciplinary education and training in innovative research designed to improve health for populations around the world. GloCal is recruiting individuals interested in HIV research, non-HIV-related mental health research and other global health priority research areas such as women’s health, planetary health and non-communicable diseases. The fellowship is designed for: US doctoral students, professional students and postdoctoral fellows, as well as foreign postdoctoral fellows from affiliated international sites in low- and middle-income countries.
A 12-month mentored research fellowship, GloCal Health Fellowship has four principal components:
- Research project – 12 months, at 1 of 20 international partner sites
- Mentorship – a strong, interdisciplinary mentored research experience
- Global health education – online or onsite courses
- Career development – to attain short-term goals and transition to the next stage
Sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Fogarty International Center (FIC) and UCGHI, the GloCal Health Fellowship supports awarded fellows from all 10 UC campuses as well as 20 affiliated international sites across 17 countries.
Award Amount and Details
Fellowships provide:
- 12 consecutive months stipend support
- Health insurance (for U.S. trainees)
- Modest research funding ($15,000)
- Travel costs to and from international field site
- Support for online courses
- A week-long orientation at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Washington, DC.
Deadlines and Date Information
The due date listed above is the most recent due date our office is aware of. Please see the opportunity home page for information about potential upcoming deadlines or other opportunities.
- Interested applicants are encouraged to explore past GloCal Research and learn about the application process.
Eligibility Information
NOTE: There is extensive eligibility criteria each eligible group listed below. Please visit the application process webpage for detailed information on eligibility.
Eligible applicants:
- LMIC Postdoctoral fellows
- US Postdoctoral fellows affiliated with UC
- US Postdoctoral fellows not affiliated with UC
- UC Advanced doctoral students (PhD, DrPh, etc)
- UC Senior professional students (MD, DDS, DVM, etc)
