Training doctoral students in global health research
Official title: UJMT – Morehouse School of Medicine Supplement
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11143998 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed for doctoral students who want to learn about global health, especially blood disorders like hemoglobinopathies, by spending four weeks in Ghana or Jamaica, where they'll get hands-on training and support from mentors, even if they don't have much experience in the field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $149,984 |
| NIH project number | 3D43TW009340-13S4 |
| Project ID | NIH-11143998 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are doctoral students in medical or PhD programs who are interested in global health and come from diverse backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pursuing doctoral studies or who do not have an interest in global health may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program aims to train doctoral students in global health research, specifically focusing on hemoglobinopathies. Participants will engage in a four-week course abroad in Ghana or Jamaica, where they will receive mentorship and hands-on experience in a supportive environment. The initiative seeks to recruit individuals from diverse backgrounds who are interested in global health but may lack prior experience. The curriculum combines didactic learning with experiential opportunities to foster growth and development in the field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the training and career opportunities for students in global health, ultimately improving health outcomes in underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in global health training have shown success in enhancing the skills and perspectives of trainees, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chi, Benjamin H. — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Chi, Benjamin H.
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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.