Travel Award Application

Funds are available to assist IGHS Affiliates and Global Affiliates with 1. attending and presenting work at meetings of learned societies & organized conferences; or 2. Activities that strengthen partnerships with UCSF or non-UCSF collaborators. If you are applying for COVID-related funding, please describe the initiative, what your role will be, and how these funds will further your global health work.” To this “If you are applying for ‘Collaboration’ funding, please describe the activity, what your role will be, and how these funds will strengthen partnerships with UCSF or non-UCSF collaborators

Amount

Up to $1000 per award.

Key Dates

Awards will be advertised twice per year (Fall & Spring), awarded on an ongoing basis*, and paid as reimbursement for travel expenses up to $1000. Funds that are to be transferred to non-UCSF entities must be managed by the Affiliates home department. Up to 6 awards will be funded per year.

Eligibility

• Must be an IGHS Affiliate or Global Affiliate
• For travel: Conference or meeting must be related to scholarly global health work; apply at least four weeks prior to travel
• Applicant may receive no more than one IGHS Award in any 12-month period

Eligible Expenses

Award can be used for conference fees, airfare and/or lodging. Funds can be used for speaker stipends, teleconference support and meeting hosting expenses. Funds must be used for purchases done in accordance with UCSF expenses policies.

For questions please contact:  ighsaffiliates@ucsf.edu

*Awardees should be prepared to provide documentation of invitation or acceptance
*Applications will be reviewed quarterly and awarded by the Affiliates Program Executive Committee