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Seed Grants (University of Michigan, Center for Global Health Equity) is sponsored by University of Michigan, Center for Global Health Equity. Seed Grants support exploratory, early-stage projects that catalyze new ideas, partnerships, and approaches in global health equity.
These grants are intended to build the foundation for larger-scale research or implementation efforts, prioritizing co-designed projects implemented in partnership with global collaborators in low- and middle-income countries.
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# Seed Grants | Center for Global Health Equity * Mission, Vision, & Strategic Themes * Leadership, Governance, & Professional Staff * Data Collaborative Pilot Funding * Impact Accelerator Grants * Impact Scholars Program [](https://globalhealthequity. umich.
edu/research/funding-pathways/seed-grants) ## Supporting early-stage, collaborative health scholarship Seed Grants support exploratory projects that catalyze novel ideas and collaborations and build a case for larger-scale or more expansive projects that will help people live healthier and longer lives. This grant program supports co-designed projects that will be implemented with a global partner.
Proposals without a strong collaborative focus with partners in low and middle-income countries are unlikely to be successful. Preference will be given to projects that build an evidence base for impact, design and test solutions, or pilot interventions. Other examples of funded projects may include—but are not limited to—exploring local needs, defining scope of work, validating feasibility of activities, and testing initial ideas.
**Grant Amount:** up to $35,000 **Project Duration:** up to 12 months **Application status: CLOSED** **Proposals must meet the following criteria:** 1. Focus on needs or problems identified by collaborators within low-and, middle-income settings, as defined by the World Bank. 2.
Align with at least one of the four thematic priorities of the center. 3. Be co-designed and implemented with one or more global collaborators.
4. Demonstrate a clearly articulated ‘line of sight’ to impact health for those living in low and middle-income countries. 5.
Advance multidisciplinary collaboration by engaging faculty from at least three U-M schools, colleges, or units within the project team. 6. Include a comprehensive budget that addresses the needs of all collaborators to maximize involvement.
7. University of Michigan faculty in tenure, research, or clinical tracks who are members of CGHE are eligible to apply. Those in postdoctoral or staff roles are not typically eligible; however, we welcome potential applicants to reach out with any questions about eligibility.
## Tips for Successful Applications * Work with your global partners to ensure the proposed project addresses a critical problem. Clearly communicate this critical need in your application. * Schedule a consultation with a project manager at the center to discuss your project idea and receive pre-submission feedback to strengthen your proposal.
Reach out to us via email at [[email protected]](https://globalhealthequity. umich. edu/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d2b5bebdb0b3bebab7b3bea6bab7a3a7bba6ab92a7bfbbb1bafcb7b6a7) * Join a challenge group to learn more about current projects and receive multidisciplinary input on your project idea.
* Check out the member portal to learn about U-M and associate members around the world, and connect with potential collaborators from diverse disciplines. * Attend center events and learn more about co-designing projects for impact.
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CGHE Announces Funding Awarded to Four Transformative Research Projects Aging study in Kenya to help Sub-Saharan Africa navigate major shifts in its population A collaboration between the University of Michigan and Aga Khan University in Nairobi, the study will build out nationally representative datasets on key determinants of health and economic well-being among older Kenyan adults.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to University of Michigan faculty and global collaborator teams. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $35,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Seed Grants (University of Michigan, Center for Global Health Equity) is funded by University of Michigan, Center for Global Health Equity. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Global Health Seed Grants is sponsored by University of Michigan, Center for Global Health Equity. This program fosters new interdisciplinary research collaborations to advance new global health research, supporting exploratory, early-stage projects that catalyze new ideas, partnerships, and approaches in global health equity. The program prioritizes co-designed projects implemented in partnership with global collaborators in low- and middle-income countries.
Seed Grants (Center for Global Health Equity) is sponsored by University of Michigan, Center for Global Health Equity. Seed Grants support exploratory, early-stage projects that catalyze new ideas, partnerships, and approaches in global health equity. These grants are intended to build the foundation for larger-scale research or implementation efforts, prioritizing co-designed projects implemented in partnership with global collaborators in low- and middle-income countries.
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