Global Health Experience Awards

Any Feinberg medical student in good academic standing or McGaw resident who wishes to complete a rotation at one of the Feinberg-affiliated universities or clinics or at unaffiliated universities, clinics or non-profit organizations that are approved by Feinberg and the Havey Institute for Global Health are eligible. Medical students are encouraged to identify high-quality global health rotations/programs at universities and organizations that provide healthcare in a sustainable and ethical environment. This award applies only to rotations/programs in resource-limited settings.

The Global Health Experience Award is contingent upon each student's satisfactory participation in Feinberg's required pre-departure preparation and evaluation process developed by the Havey Institute for Global Health. Failure to actively participate in and complete the pre-departure preparation process can result in revocation of the award and possible cancellation of the away-rotation. 

The funding application is available to students who have been approved for rotations by the Havey Institute for Global Health, through the Feinberg Global Health Elective Canvas course.

Students are eligible to receive a maximum of two global health experience awards over the course of their education at Feinberg.

Funds are available for individual students or for medical student organizations, depending on the location, project or rotation period. 

Students may not receive funding from more than one source for the same rotation/project at Northwestern University or Feinberg School of Medicine, including but not limited to the Feinberg International Health Fellowship, the Department of Family Medicine, The Graduate School (MPH program) or the Feinberg Travel Award. Students may apply to other Feinberg funding sources for other unique rotations/projects.

Travel funds may not be deferred and must be used for the intended request listed on the application within that academic year. Students may not receive funding to destinations with a travel warning issued by the U.S. State Department.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and must be submitted 60 days before the date of travel and 90 days for unaffiliated sites. Students who apply for funds on or after their date of travel will not be considered.

Award recipients will be notified within 21 business days of application submission.

Students who plan on applying to an unaffiliated university, clinic or organization should still complete the Havey Institute for Global Health application for global health rotations.

Upon return from your overseas rotation, you are required to submit a reflection paper. Details are available in the Feinberg Global Health Elective Canvas course.