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Study Global Health in Quito: Applications for Global Health Course in Ecuador Open

Applications for our May 2025 course Ecuador: Social, Environmental, and Cultural Determinants of Health are now open! Apply by March 1st.
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Global Engagement Grant Awardees Announced

The Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility has awarded seven University of Minnesota faculty and staff members Global Engagement Grants, funding that will be used to advance novel global health projects.
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Request for Proposals: Seed to R01 Accelerator Grants

UMN faculty members are eligible to apply for these grants, which assist researchers in securing R01 funding for compelling, high-impact research proposals. Letters of intent are due Feb. 10, 2025.
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Feb

Information Session – Study Global Health in Ecuador!

February 25, 2025, 12:00—1:00 PM
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Mar

IWD 2025: Bold Innovations to Advance Women’s Health

March 20, 2025, 12:00—1:30 PM
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Apr

Global Health Day 2025 | Addressing Stigma in Global Health: An Ethical Approach to Research

April 10, 2025, 12:00—1:15 PM

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Students in Quito as part of CGHSR's course in Ecuador.

 

Study Global Health in Ecuador! CGHSR's summer session course Ecuador: Social, Environmental, and Cultural Determinants of Health course will take place May 17 – 30, 2025.

The course is open to UMN graduate and professional students, faculty and staff, in addition to community learners. Applications for the course open Jan. 15, 2025. 

Participants will learn about public health & health care infrastructure in Ecuador, including western & Indigenous health practices, with engaging field visits and classes with local faculty. This course is taught in partnership with Fundación Cimas del Ecuador. 

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