Newsletter

June 2024

A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

June 20, 2024

Dear Colleague,

We have updated this newsletter with some exciting news. Below you will see information about the popular abstract advisory program.

The website for CUGH2025, Feb. 20-23, 2025, in Atlanta is now open. Please send in your panel and abstracts submissions. If you register now, you can take advantage of our lowest rates. Also, we have an array of awards that are open to receive submissions.

Please mark down in your calendar that our ever-popular, online, Global Health Week will take place Sept. 30-Oct. 3. Sessions will be free and open to anyone to attend. It was so inspiring to see colleagues around the world participate in our prior virtual Global Health Weeks.

We are seeking four new members to join our Board of Directors and additional individuals to join our committees. Please see the skills we are seeking for the Board. Applicants must be a part of a CUGH member institution to apply. 

As always, this newsletter contains news, events, jobs, funding, and training opportunities that may be of interest to you and the global health development community. Please forward this newsletter to your networks so others can benefit from it.

Best wishes,

Keith Martin, MD, PC

Executive Director

CUGH Events & Updates

Innovating and Implementing in

Global Health for a Sustainable Future

Join our annual conference, February 20-23, 2025. We will kick off with pre-conference workshops on February 20, which are free to attend (registration required). This is an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues over several hours to address a number of big challenges. This must-attend conference convenes nearly 2,000 scientists, students, and representatives from academia, NGOs, government, and the private sector. Attendees will have the opportunity to present, learn, and collaborate to tackle some of the world's most pressing global threats.

Throughout the conference, participants will be inspired and challenged to acquire new skills, expand their networks, and explore new innovations. Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to engage with leading experts and like-minded professionals to tackle a number of key global challenges.

CUGH 2025 ABSTRACT ADVISING PROGRAM (AAP)

For the CUGH 2025 Conference (February 20-23, 2025) the CUGH Education Committee, Research Committee, and Secretariat are supporting the third year of the Abstract Advising Program (AAP) to connect early career CUGH members (Advisees) with more experienced CUGH members (Advisors). Once linked, the advisor and advisee will work together in relatively brief, focused interaction to improve the quality of the abstract prior to submission for the CUGH conference. The goals are:

1. to provide guidance to early-career members (advisees) in improving abstract quality,
2. to provide a service opportunity for more experienced members (advisors),
3. to improve the quality of abstracts submitted to CUGH.

ELIGIBILITY

• Potential Advisees must be CUGH members (individual or institutional) seeking guidance to improve their abstract prior to submission for the 13th Annual CUGH Conference. They must be committed to reaching out to the advisor with whom they are matched, taking the guidance offered into consideration prior to submission, sharing the final abstract, and informing the advisor of the abstract outcome (i.e., accepted, rejected, not submitted).
• Potential Advisors must be CUGH members (individual or institutional) and commit to providing high-quality and timely abstract guidance to the advisee with whom they are matched. To ensure that advisors have an appropriate baseline level of experience, potential advisors must have been the first author on at least five abstracts that have been accepted at national or international conferences. Advisors should also attend their advisees’ abstract presentation at the conference.

To participate, fill out the Abstract Advising Form below.

The deadline to complete this form is August 3, 2024.

EXPANDING OUR FAMILY: WELCOMING NEW 2024

INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS

We're thrilled to extend a warm welcome to our newest 2024 institutional members! Your expertise and dedication will enrich our community and drive our collective mission forward. Together, we'll make a meaningful impact on global health.

Africa Academy for Public Health (AAPH)

Member since:

June 2024

Location:

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Contact:

Amani Tinkasimile

University of Bridgeport

Member since:

June 2024

Location:

Connecticut, USA

Contact:

Meredith Gaffney

Southern New Hampshire University

Member since:

March 2024

Location:

New Hampshire, USA

Contact:

Stacey L. Rosenberg

CALL FOR NEW CUGH COMMITTEE &

SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS

CUGH members are invited to apply to join one of several CUGH committees and subcommittees that are seeking new members to serve two-year terms that involve less than 3 hours of work per month.

Application Criteria & Instructions: Applicants must be a member of a CUGH member institution or be individual members of CUGH. Members are expected to actively participate in at least 2/3 of committee meetings and contribute to assigned projects during their terms. Unless otherwise specified, terms will be for 2 years.

DEADLINE: June 30, 2024

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO JOIN CUGH'S

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(FEB. 2025 - MAR. 2028)

CUGH is seeking nominations for 4 new Board Members. These positions are three-year terms that start in February 2025, after our annual meeting which will take place February 19, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. Candidates must nominate themselves and be from a CUGH member institution that is not already represented on CUGH’s current Board of Directors.

To submit a nomination, please do the following:

1. Submit a brief statement summarizing why you would be an excellent candidate to join the Board. Statements should not exceed 400 words. 
2. Include your bio (please keep bios brief, do not exceed 250 words).
3. Send your self-nomination (see link below) to the CUGH Secretariat by July 31, 2024.

REGISTER NOW. CUGH WEBINAR: Competency Based Education in Global Health

We are thrilled to invite you to an informative webinar on July 11, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET, covering the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) competency toolkit for global health education. The CUGH competency subcommittee, dedicated to exploring global health competencies in higher education for education, research, and practice, has released its 3rd edition.

This edition introduces three new competencies: Institutionalization and Sustainable Development, Planetary Health, and Decolonizing Global Health, along with updated resources and additional disability resources across many Domains. The toolkit now includes a variety of teaching strategies and resources such as websites, articles, reports, books, videos, and study questions.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and application of global health competencies. Mark your calendars and join us for this insightful event!

Date: July 11, 2024

Time: 1:00 PM ET

Register: https://shorturl.at/QZq0d

JOIN CUGH’S WEB PLATFORM THAT FACILITATES EQUITABLE INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AND MENTORSHIP TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH WORKFORCE TRAINING CAPACITY

Institutions in low-resource settings (LRS) often face significant human resources shortages that severely impact health and development outcomes. Scarcities of qualified trainers and mentors exacerbates this challenge. The Consortium of Universities for Global Health Capacity Strengthening Platform (CUGH-CPS) addresses this problem by facilitating institutional partnerships that strengthen training capabilities in low resource communities across academic institutions & government ministries. This is an open access platform available to all. 



Click here to read and learn more.

CUGH GLOBAL LEADER INTERVIEW SERIES: DR. ANDREW T. MACCABE, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY MEDICAL COLLEGES (AAVMC)

Welcome to the newest episode of the CUGH Global Leadership Interview Series, moderated by CUGH’s Executive Director, Dr. Keith Martin. In this series, we engage with international leaders and innovators representing diverse organizations, exploring a wide spectrum of contemporary challenges.

Delve into illuminating conversations on the interplay between human and animal health in this episode of the CUGH Global Leadership Interview Series. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Andrew T. Maccabe, CEO of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), to explore the pivotal role of veterinary medicine in addressing pressing global health threats.

Discover Dr. Maccabe's remarkable career trajectory, spanning from individual animal care to impactful public service, offering invaluable insights into the diverse landscape of healthcare. Uncover AAVMC's ambitious mission to elevate education on a global scale, integrating veterinary, dental, and nursing disciplines to empower communities and expand healthcare access.

Gain valuable perspectives on the imperative for international collaboration in veterinary medicine and public health and learn about innovative strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance and tackle critical shortages in veterinarians.

FACULTY & ADMINISTRATOR DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: BUILDING AND IMPROVING EXPERIENTIAL GLOBAL HEALTH EDUCATION

CUGH, American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), Interamerican Center for Global Health (CISG), Child Family Health International (CFHI), Allegheny College, Wayne State University, and other collaborators are offering an exciting opportunity for faculty, administrators, and teams to gain the skills necessary to build and improve Global Health educational experiences. These experiences may have frameworks of practicums, service-learning, study abroad, volunteering, internships, and electives. The workshop covers a broad range of topics and allows participants to work on dedicated projects and receive peer feedback. Open to faculty, administrators, and staff from undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate programs. 

The workshop is in Costa Rica, January 25-Feb 1, 2025.

Early Bird Registration deadline is June 1, 2024.

Learn more on the CFHI website here.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024-2025 NIH CLIMATE AND HEALTH (CH) SCHOLARS PROGRAM ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED!

The NIH CH Scholars Program seeks to bring climate and health scientists from outside the U.S. federal government to NIH to share their knowledge and expertise. The goal of the program is for climate and health scientists to support NIH institutes, centers, and offices in developing a stronger climate and health knowledge base in the areas of the NIH Climate Change and Health Initiative’s Strategic Framework.

Please review the announcement for more information about the program and the application process.

Applications are due July 15, 2024.

For more information visit the NIH website here.

Reach out to CHScholars@nih.gov with any questions. 

THE SECOND EDITION OF THE "TEXTBOOK OF CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH" HAS JUST BEEN PUBLISHED BY OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

This book, co-edited by Dr. Phil Landrigan and Dr. Ruth Etzel, has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the tremendous changes that have occurred in the field during the 10 years since the previous edition. This is an important book for anyone involved in improving the health of children.

It can be ordered as a paperback book, with a 30% discount, using the discount code AMPROMD9, at the following website:

https://global.oup.com/academic/product/textbook-of-childrens-environmental-health-9780197662533?cc=us&lang=en&

THE INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR THE CONSERVATION OF NATURE (IUCN) - OPEN ACCESS RESOURCES TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL AND DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES

The IUCN is the world's largest and most diverse network of scientists and organizations tasked to monitor and identify measures to safeguard our natural world. Its work shows ways in which we can protect nature and improve human wellbeing. 

Below are a number of important open access resources and links highly relevant to improving global health outcomes.  

• Impacts and Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Health on the IUCN Program Nature 2030 (https://portals.iucn.org/library/node/49760)
• Various IUCN Commission specialist mechanisms:
• CEM Human Health & Ecosystem Management Thematic Group: https://www.iucn.org/our-union/commissions/group/iucn-cem-human-health-and-ecosystem-management-thematic-group
• SSC Wildlife Health Specialist Group: https://www.iucn.org/our-union/commissions/group/iucn-ssc-wildlife-health-specialist-group
• SSC Medicinal Plant Specialist Group: https://www.iucn.org/our-union/commissions/group/iucn-ssc-medicinal-plant-specialist-group
• WCPA COVID-19 and Protected Areas Task Force: https://www.iucn.org/our-union/commissions/group/iucn-wcpa-covid-19-and-protected-areas-task-force
• WCPA Health and Well-Being Specialist Group: https://www.iucn.org/our-union/commissions/group/iucn-wcpa-health-and-well-being-specialist-group
• Kock & Cacares-Escobar (2022) Situation Analysis on the Roles and Risks of Wildlife in the Emergence of Human Infectious Diseases: https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.CH.2022.01.en
• Development of an IUCN Policy on Synthetic Biology in relation to Nature Conservation: https://www.iucn.org/synbio

News & External Events

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR AFREHEALTH’S ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM IN NAIROBI, KENYA,

AUGUST 6-8, 2024 

WWW.AFREHEALTH.ORG  

AGRICULTURE THREATS SYMPOSIUM

The FBI will host its second annual Agriculture Threats Symposium on August 12, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska. This free one-day event is designed to address the growing threats facing the U.S. agriculture sector and equip stakeholders with the knowledge and resources to protect this critical national asset.

Click here to register.

Attendees will be responsible for travel and lodging associated with attendance, and all attendees must be US citizens.

Reach out to AgThreatsSymposium@fbi.gov with any questions.

COLLABORATION FOR REFLECTION IN GLOBAL HEALTH: GLOBAL HEALTH ANTHOLOGIES AND RESOURCES

The Collaboration for Reflection in Global Health, established by a team of dedicated practitioners and educators, aims to foster reflective practices within the field of Global Health. This site serves as a hub for sharing reflection materials and opportunities, promoting personal and professional growth through thoughtful reflection.

NEW WORLD BANK REPORT: "STOPPING THE GRAND PANDEMIC: A FRAMEWORK FOR ACTION - ADDRESSING ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR) THROUGH WORLD BANK OPERATIONS"

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health security and development challenge that poses a threat to public health and economic prosperity. The challenge of combating AMR is poised to strike low- and middle-income nations with disproportionate severity. In 2019, almost 5 million deaths were associated with AMR, more than the number of deaths attributed to AIDS, HIV, and malaria—making AMR one of the world’s biggest killers.

The World Bank’s AMR Framework for Action proposes specific interventions to address the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance in WBG operations. It identifies 20 key interventions across the One Health spectrum, and shows actions governments can take to address AMR.

Click here to read the report.

WORLD FRONTIERS OF MEDICINE UNVEILED: EQUITABLE ACCESS IS AN IMPERATIVE

The remarkable achievements made in medical science during and after COVID-19 offer an unprecedented opportunity for transformative change to improve population health—subject to equitable global access.

Equitable access to novel medical technologies will require i) a suitable global political compact reconsidering power relationships between the Global North and the Global South, ii) an end-to-end architecture for adoption, iii) a research and development paradigm directed to the common good, and iv) strengthened health service delivery capacity.

Read more here.

SNHU'S VIRTUAL GLOBAL SUMMIT 2024 -

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)'s Nursing and ​Health Professions team invites you to participate in our upcoming annual virtual event!

Global Summit 2024: Safeguarding Our Future: Empowering Communities for Global Health Protection

The call for presentations is now open! Abstracts for presentations covering topics related to this year’s conference objectives are welcome.

Full details of the application can be found here: https://globalsummit24.my.canva.site/

The deadline for submission is June 30, 2024.

FISTULA - A FILM TO PROMOTE BETTER MATERNAL HEALTH CARE GLOBALLY

Watch and share this impactful video that sheds light on the challenges in global maternal health. Almost all maternal deaths are preventable.

Liz Christman, Clinical Faculty, Kristi Dalby, Undergraduate Program Nursing Director, and Stacey Rosenberg, Associate Chief Nursing Administrator, of Southern New Hampshire University, recently had their article published: "Interprofessional Global Health Education and Credentialing in Higher Ed". The article highlights the process developed by the nursing program to embed the CUGH interprofessional global health competencies in undergraduate and graduate nursing curricula, data dashboard development to streamline competency tracking, and digital badging to showcase competency attainment. Since the inception of this process, 298 Global Citizen and 173 Global Explorer badges have been issued.

THE UC INSTITUTE ON GLOBAL CONFLICT AND COOPERATION

The UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation (IGCC) is a research network comprised of scholars from across the University of California and the Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories who produce and use research to help build a more peaceful, prosperous world. With a focus on traditional and emerging security threats, including nuclear weapons policy, security cooperation, environmental threats, great power competition, and threats to democracy, IGCC builds diverse, multidisciplinary research teams that analyze the causes and consequences of global conflict—and help develop solutions. View IGCC At A Glance to learn more.

Global health issues are also woven throughout IGCC's work. See below for information about IGCC's work in global health and governance.

• Pandemics and Democracy, an interview with George Rutherford, an infectious disease specialist and professor of epidemiology at UC San Francisco, and Kim Yi Dionne, a political scientist at UC Riverside who studies health, on the IGCC podcast, Talking Policy.
• Populists are Attacking Science to Undermine Global Governance, an IGCC blogpost that shows how far-right populists are downplaying the importance of scientific data and withholding data necessary for global response to public health crisis. We also published an accompanying working paper.
• The Spread of (Mis)information: A Social Media Experiment in Pakistan, a working paper by IGCC affiliate Arman Rezaee at UC Davis that shows that attempts by social media platforms to limit the spread of COVID-19 misinformation may lead to less platform users, which has the unintended effect of reducing user exposure to official COVID-19 information.

tropED GLOBAL HEALTH SUMMER SCHOOL 2024

The tropEd Network warmly invites to its 2nd online summer school. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from and exchange with experts from 14 African, Asian, European, North and South American tropEd member institutions on current issues in global health, and to find out more about what the tropEd Network has to offer to students and higher education institutions.

Online application: Please complete the online application form

Application deadline: 05 August 2024, 23:59 pm, CEST

For further information please contact tropedsecretariat@gmail.com

REGISTER FOR A NEW MIGRANT HEALTH COURSE IN BRESCIA, ITALY, SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2024

Announcing an exciting new 2-week course focusing on Refugee, Immigrant and Migrant Health at the foot of the Alps and surrounded by lakes in Northern Italy, east of Milan (September 23-October 4).  

The course is a collaboration between the University of Brescia, IRCCS Hospital Sacro Cuore Don Calabria and University of Minnesota. While it is a stand-alone course, it may also count toward the 2-week in-person component of the University of Minnesota Tropical Medicine & Global Health Certification Course. Space is limited.

More information can be found here and general questions can be directed to globalhealth@unibs.it, and questions for those interested in the UMN Course or from North America can direct questions to Sarah Sponsler at: globalhealth@umn.edu.  

CSIS INSIGHTS ON BLOGAL HEALTH SECURITY AND BEYOND

Stay informed and empowered with these comprehensive analyses from CSIS, shaping the discourse on global health and security challenges.

"Strengthening Global Health Security through Critical Immunization Programs" by Katherine E. Bliss emphasizes the vital role of immunizations in preventing deadly diseases, saving lives, and promoting health equity. Amid challenges like vaccine hesitancy and disruptions caused by the pandemic, the report advocates for increased funding, diplomatic engagement, and health system strengthening to bolster global immunization efforts.

"The Worst Is Over—Now What?" by J. Stephen Morrison and Michaela Simoneau delves into the post-Covid landscape, highlighting the urgent need for a forward-looking U.S. health security strategy. Amidst political divides and budget constraints, the report outlines pathways to restore trust, sustain bipartisan achievements, and accelerate technology to better address biological threats.

"Centering PEPFAR in U.S. Global Health Security Strategies" by Katherine E. Bliss underscores the pivotal role of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in addressing HIV/AIDS and other health crises. The report offers recommendations to align PEPFAR initiatives with pandemic preparedness efforts, maximizing their impact on global health security.

"Eight Commonsense Actions on Biosafety and Biosecurity" by J. Stephen Morrison and Michaela Simoneau focuses on strengthening biosafety and biosecurity measures to mitigate the risks of biological threats. The report proposes practical steps to clarify policies, increase investments, and update regulations to promote a safer and more secure global bioeconomy.

ONE HEALTH HAPPENINGS NEWSLETTER

One Health Happenings is a combined effort of the global Community of One Health leaders and champions. It is prepared and shared by the One Health Commission to show the world just what is going on for One Health around the globe.  

If you have One Health-related news of interest to the global community of One Health champions, follow this link for instructions on how to submit.

AN ACTION FRAMEWORK AND TOOLKIT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES

Read Community Engagement During Public Health Emergencies Like COVID-19: An Action Framework and Toolkit about the creation and use of a handbook that offers a simple framework of action for actors in local government to take ownership and leadership to combat COVID-19.

REINFORCING PRIORITY SETTING AND DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF HEALTH SERVICES PACKAGES FOR UNIVERSITY HEALTH COVERAGE



This document outlines the reasoning and strategic directions for a viable and sustainable technical cooperation approach to priority-setting, and the design and delivery of essential health services to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). The proposed approach is based on primary health care (PHC) and builds upon the concept, evidence, and experience accumulated by the Disease Control Priorities 3 (DCP3) Country Translation initiative.

Read the full report here.

WORLD DENTAL FEDERATION

See and share these new online courses on improving oral health outcomes. 

https://fdiworlddental.org/new-online-course-addresses-global-challenges-and-opportunities-improve-oral-health

Jobs & Funding Opportunities

(see our new Jobs Board for the latest listings)

PROFESSOR & CHAIR, GLOBAL HEALTH - THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee the research and scholarly activities of the faculty members within the department.
• Ensure appropriate and optimal use of human, financial, space and other resources to successfully manage the educational and research missions of the department.
• Provide mentoring for faculty to encourage and support scholarship and research.
• Support research within the department as well as collaborative efforts with other departments and programs in the university community. 
• Encourage, facilitate, and support all efforts to acquire research funding.
• Identify appropriate internal controls for the department and provide mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
• Conduct and publish research and obtain external funding for research and/or training programs.
• Teach and mentor graduate students.
• Promote a culture of “Service Excellence” throughout the University

Click here to learn more and apply.

SESSIONAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, TEACHING STREAM IN GLOBAL HEALTH - YORK UNIVERSITY

The School of Global Health in the Faculty of Health at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Sessional Assistant Professor position in Global Health. This is a Contractually Limited Appointment (CLA) to the teaching stream for a three-year term to commence January 1, 2025.

Click here to learn more and apply.

ASSOCIATE SITE DIRECTOR, INFECTIOUS DISEASE - AMPATH

The associate site director-infectious disease will live and work primarily in Eldoret, Kenya, with some clinical responsibilities in Indianapolis and will report to the executive site director of AMPATH Consortium in Kenya, infectious diseases division director at Indiana University School of Medicine and director of the Indiana University Center for Global Health Equity.

Click here to learn more and apply.

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY: ASSOCIATE SITE DIRECTOR (HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY) - AMPATH

Indiana University Center for Global Health and the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center (IUSCCC) are seeking a BC/BE subspecialist in Medical Oncology, Hematology-Oncology, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Radiation Oncology or other suitable oncology subspecialty, to serve as the AMPATH Associate Site Director (Hematology-Oncology) in Eldoret, Kenya.

Click here to learn more and apply.

NON-TENURE TRACK, DIRECTOR OF HEALTH INFORMATICS - PACE UNIVERSITY

Pace University College of Health Professions invites applications for a Director of Health Informatics. This is a full-time clinical faculty position (non-tenure track, 12-month contract) located on the New York City campus. This position will be a combination of administration, teaching, and service.

Click here to learn more and apply.

DIRECTOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT, INFECTIOUS DISEASE - UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HEALTH

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will work across two projects that focus on global antimicrobial stewardship. The Research Assistant will get hands-on experience in the administration and execution of NIH -funded global health research, team-science, and protocol development and implementation. The individual will have the opportunity to develop their research skills across multiple methodological approaches, including qualitative research methods and implementation science.

Click here to apply.

NEW NIHR AWARD - GLOBAL ADVANCED FELLOWSHIP

The Global Advanced Fellowship is a new award for postdoctoral global health researchers. 

This £750,000 award will fund research projects, training and development and institutional capacity strengthening. The programme funds researchers undertaking research that aims to specifically and primarily benefit people in LMICs eligible for ODA.  

The Global Advanced Fellowship application will close on 11th July 2024. If you are interested in applying for the scheme, please fill out an expression of interest form.

If you would like to help shape this award, apply to take part in the funding committee. 

DIRECTOR OF THE BOTSWANA-UPENN PARTNERSHIP

The Center for Global Health (CGH) at The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, invites applications for the position of Director of The Botswana-UPenn Partnership (BUP). BUP’s overarching mission is to address inequities in health care in sub-Saharan Africa with the focused goal of improving the health of the residents of Botswana through partnerships in education, research and clinical care. The Director will lead and develop BUP in all aspects including strategic planning, operations, fiscal management and reporting, staff and faculty oversight and development. The Director will foster mutually beneficial bi-directional partnerships with local and international entities, develop extramural funding streams, and integrate these roles with the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) through the Center for Global Health.

The application period will close June 30, 2024. Click here to learn more and apply.

2025-2026 GLOCAL HEALTH FELLOWSHIP

The GloCal Health Fellowship provides aspiring global health researchers with outstanding interdisciplinary education and training in innovative research designed to improve health for populations around the world. A career development fellowship sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Fogarty International Center (FIC), this program supports awarded fellows from all 10 UC campuses as well as 22 affiliated international sites across 18 countries. UCGHI manages and supports the GloCal Health Fellowship.

Applications for 2025-2026 fellowships must be submitted online and are due on September 16, 2024.

Click here to learn more and apply.

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