Nominations open for 2015 Drs. Anvar and Pari Velji Awards for Global Health Excellence

2015 Drs. Anvar and Pari Velji Awards for Global Health Excellence The Velji Global Health Awards program is a benefit of CUGH Institutional Membership±. The Velji Family Foundation annually celebrates global health education, research and service by honoring individuals and projects that demonstrate committed, creative approaches to serving underserved populations. Students, faculty and administrators of

USAID-Berkeley $10k Fellowship – Summer 2015

This year, USAID will fund fellowships for up to 20 UC Berkeley PhD and master’s candidates, for summer research conducted with a host organization in one of 7 target countries: Brazil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Senegal, and South Africa. The USAID “RI Fellowship” provides $10,000 per student. Funds can be used for international travel/housing and other expenses incurred during summer

MHealth Conference: How can mobile technology improve health in low and middle income countries on Jan. 27th & 28th. Save the Date!

  The explosive growth of mobile technology over the past decade has generated exciting new thinking around the potential of so called “mhealth” to improve health, with evidence beginning to emerge from high-income countries. However, the evidence base from low- and middle-income countries is weak. Accordingly, the University College London Institute for Global Health and

Global Engagement Finding Big Ideas Essay Contest, Oct 1 deadline

The Finding Big Ideas Essay Contest challenges UC Berkeley students to write about a “big idea” which they have observed making a significant, positive, social impact in a particular community. This big idea could take many forms, from an inspiring new way of organizing community action, to an inventive technology, to a new institution, to a

Environment and Sustainability & Food Safety and Food Security Opportunities

Fulbright awards to Canada provide a prestigious professional development opportunity for faculty and highlight the university’s robust academic image. With the deadline fast approaching, I would encourage you to reach out to faculty that you believe would be great candidates and encourage them to apply for two areas that currently have low activity: Fulbright Canada

Spring 2014 Development Impact Lab Explore Travel Grants – Due March 20, 2014

Spring 2014 DIL Explore Travel Grants Proposals (no more than 500 words) Due: March 20, 2014 Up to US $5,000 for international travel to develop collaborations or do initial studies for new science or technology. Proposals must be endorsed by the Applicant’s UC Berkeley PI (faculty mentor). Successful applications lay the foundations for projects that