The Center for Global Health Equity (CGHE) at the University of Michigan offers three funding opportunities to support interdisciplinary, co-designed projects that drive meaningful impact in global health equity. Whether you're exploring a new partnership, testing innovative solutions, or looking to take your project to the next level, CGHE has funding available to support your work.
Our center offers more than financial backing—our experienced team of project managers provides wrap-around support to guide you through every step of your project journey, from concept development to implementation. We prioritize partnerships with collaborators in resource-limited settings and support transformative scholarship that addresses the world's most pressing health challenges.
Seed Grants | Up to $35,000
Support exploratory, early-stage projects that catalyze new ideas, partnerships, and approaches. Perfect for building the foundation for larger-scale research or implementation efforts.
Who: Teams co-led by U-M faculty and global collaborators
Duration: Up to 12 months
Next Deadline: Letter of Intent due March 13, 2026
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Impact Accelerator Grants | $35,000–$100,000
Fund action-oriented projects that design or test solutions to health equity challenges in partnership with global collaborators.
Who: Teams co-led by U-M faculty and global collaborators
Duration: 12–24 months
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Data Collaborative Seed Funding | Up to $25,000 [NEW!]
Support data science projects that produce quick wins in global health and catalyze innovative approaches to data acquisition, use, and application.
Who: U-M faculty and global collaborator teams
Duration: 6–12 months
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U-M Faculty: Have an idea but need a global partner? We can help connect you with collaborators in our network.
Global Partners: Have a compelling project idea? Reach out to us, and we'll help connect you with U-M faculty who share your interests and expertise.
All of our funding opportunities prioritize co-designed partnerships between U-M and global collaborators in low-resource settings. CGHE is here to facilitate those connections and support collaborative teams from concept through implementation.
Contact us at [email protected] or visit our website to learn more about eligibility requirements, application processes, and how the center can support your global health research.
We look forward to supporting your work!
