A fellowship program to train health researchers globally.
Official title: GloCal - ODSS - M. C.
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11112779 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping students learn about global health by giving them hands-on research opportunities and support from experienced mentors, so they can work together to tackle health challenges 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) | $93,768 |
| NIH project number | 3D43TW009343-13S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11112779 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are pre- and postdoctoral trainees interested in pursuing careers in global health research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in academic or research training may not directly benefit from this fellowship program.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the GloCal Health Fellowship, which aims to train pre- and postdoctoral students in global health through interdisciplinary education and mentorship. Participants will engage in hands-on research experiences in regions facing significant health challenges, supported by a network of faculty mentors from the University of California and international institutions. The program emphasizes capacity building and aims to foster long-term collaborations to improve health outcomes worldwide.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the skills of future health researchers, leading to improved health interventions 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
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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.