Explorations in Global Health Awards
CN GHI seeks to foster and encourage the development of research that addresses key pediatric global health challenges, improves health outcomes in resource-limited settings, and favorably positions faculty to obtain extramural funding in pediatric global health research. Projects to be considered must be conducted in a low or middle-income country (LMIC) on a pediatric topic of importance to that country and/or have direct relevance to emerging global threats. Proposals to study a health issue in a developing country that could be studied using a US population are not encouraged and will receive a lower score.
See below for our application schedule and deadline. Interested applicants are encouraged to sign up for an “Open Studio” for a casual discussion of project ideas and proposals with GHI staff members. Please email Meredith Sherman msherman@childrensnational.org to sign up.
1. A focused, high-impact, achievable pediatric research question
2. A strong mentoring plan to develop new talent in global health research
3. A high potential and plan for securing follow-up extramural research funding
Award Categories
1. Trainee Mentoring Award
2. Faculty-to-Faculty Mentoring Award
3. Interdisciplinary Research Award
Previous Explorations in Global Health Awardees
The Impact of a Designated Resuscitation Team on Decreasing Admissions and Providing Appropriate Oxygen Support and Thermoregulation in Advanced Care Center NICUs in Sub-Saharan Africa,
Yvonne Yui
Feasible and Effective Use of a Simulation-based Curriculum for Postgraduate Emergency Medicine Trainees in India to Improve Learner Awareness, Self-efficacy, Knowledge and Skills,
Tania Ahluwalia
Focus on Child and Adolescent Mental Wellness in Grenada,
Martine Solages
Transcripts of Interleukin-4-inducing Principle of Schistosoma Mansoni Eggs (IPSE) as a Quantitative Biomarker and/or Diagnostic Tool for Schistosomiasis,
Michael H, Hsieh, MD, PhD
Assessment of Automated Intelligence Training Tools to Enhance Task Shifting of Echocardiographic Screening for Rheumatic Heart Disease in Endemic Regions,
Sonia Voleti
Development and Assessment of an E-Learning Platform for General Pediatrics Nurse Training in Lesotho, Lineo Thahane
Identifying Host Genetic Risk and Protective Factors in congenital Zika Syndrome,
Youssef Kousa,
Adre du Plessi, MBchB and Roberta DeBiasi, MD (mentors)