CUGH Programs and Initiatives
From capacity building and mentorship to One Health initiatives and young leader development, CUGH runs programs that create lasting impact in global health.
190+
Member Institutions
40+
Countries Represented
30,000+
Network Members
15+
Years of Impact
Academic Partnership Program Initiative (APPI)
APPI matches global health programs wishing assistance with those who can provide it. This mentorship program connects institutions and individuals to strengthen global health education and research capacity.
- Institutional mentorship matching
- Curriculum development support
- Faculty exchange opportunities
- Research collaboration facilitation
Young Global Health Leaders
Developing the next generation of global health leaders through targeted programs, mentorship, and opportunities for students and early-career professionals.
- Trainee Advisory Committee participation
- Leadership development workshops
- Conference presentation opportunities
- Networking with senior professionals
One Health Initiative
Addressing the interconnection between human health, animal health, and environmental health through collaborative approaches and interdisciplinary programs.
- Cross-sector collaboration
- Environmental health integration
- Zoonotic disease prevention
- Planetary health education
Past Projects
Gates Foundation Initiative
In 2018 CUGH secured a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to work with the US academic community to increase support for US leadership and funding for global health. To achieve this objective, CUGH collaborated with its members, and CEPH-accredited institutions, to inform Congresspersons and State legislators as well as the general public on the value of global health to their state and the nation. As part of this project, CUGH connected elected officials with academics from their district in their areas of interest. This initiative highlighted the return on investment to the local and national economy as well as international security.
Sustaining Technical and Analytic Resources (STAR)
Sustaining Technical and Analytic Resources (STAR) is a five-year project of the Public Health Institute, supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). STAR’s overall goal is to strengthen the capacity of global health professionals and organizations so they can implement stronger programs, achieve better results, and have a greater impact on health.
Submit a Research Question
We have a great opportunity to do a better job of connecting real world problems with research capabilities. CUGH has created this online tool to bridge that gap. We are inviting institutions, governments, NGOs and companies to post funded research questions (high- or middle-income nations) or unfunded questions (low-income nations) on this site. Researchers interested in doing this work, especially those working on their Masters or PhD degrees are encouraged to contact the person listed in requests posted here.