Training health researchers to address global health challenges
Official title: GloCal - OAR - Semulimi
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11116211 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping students learn how to tackle health issues around the world by giving them hands-on research experience and support from experts, so they can make a real difference in communities that need it most.
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) | $103,181 |
| NIH project number | 3D43TW009343-13S3 |
| Project ID | NIH-11116211 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pre- and postdoctoral trainees from diverse academic backgrounds interested in pursuing careers in global health research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic research or do not have an interest in health careers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the GloCal Health Fellowship, which aims to train pre- and postdoctoral students in health research through a collaborative program involving multiple University of California campuses and international partners. Participants will receive mentorship and hands-on research experience in regions facing significant health challenges. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary education and aims to build a network of health professionals dedicated to improving health outcomes globally.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the skills and capabilities 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
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.