A fellowship program to train health researchers globally
Official title: GloCal - NCI - Kivuyo
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11102240 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The GloCal Health Fellowship is a program that helps researchers learn about global health by giving them real-world experience and guidance from experts, so they can work together to tackle important health issues around the world.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $93,605 |
| NIH project number | 3D43TW009343-13S5 |
| Project ID | NIH-11102240 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are pre- and postdoctoral trainees from diverse disciplines who are interested in pursuing careers in global health research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic or research training programs may not directly benefit from this fellowship.
What this research studies
This program, known as the GloCal Health Fellowship, aims to train pre- and postdoctoral researchers in global health by providing them with hands-on research experiences and mentorship from faculty at the University of California and international institutions. Participants will engage in interdisciplinary education and training, focusing on addressing significant health challenges in various regions. The fellowship fosters collaboration and aims to build a network of health professionals dedicated to improving health outcomes worldwide.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the skills and capabilities of health researchers, leading to improved health outcomes in underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous iterations of the GloCal Health Fellowship have shown success in training health researchers and fostering international collaborations.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cohen, Craig R — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Cohen, Craig R
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.