CGN Travel Award

The Center for Global Nursing (CGN) is proud to offer CGN Travel Awards aimed at supporting UCSF nurses and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) engaged in partnership- and sustainably-focused global health initiatives. CGN recognizes that travel and visa costs can be significant barriers to global health engagement. This award provides up to $1,500 to help offset these expenses.

Selfie of two travel award recipients in a clinic in Guatemala.
Roxana Benavides, NP, General Surgery and member of the UCSF Center for Global Nursing, traveled on an eight-day Global Health trip to Nuevo Progresso, Guatemala with APP manager Neil Wiegand, PA-C.

Application Information

Eligibility Criteria

  • Who Can Apply: CGN Members (UCSF nurses, APPs, and faculty members)
  • Requirements:
    • Must apply via UCSF email address.
    • Must be participating in global health activities that require visa and transport-related expenses.
    • Must be an active member of the Center for Global Nursing.
    • Must have completed or be registered for the Cultural Humility Course.

Important Dates

  • Application Deadline: Accepted on a rolling basis.
  • Application Review: Biannually on March 31 and October 15.
  • Travel Period: For travel in the six months to follow submission review.
  • Award Notification:  April 15 and October 30.

Award Details

  • Maximum Award Amount: $1,500.
  • Eligible Expenses: Airfare and visa fees. Funds must be used for purchases done in accordance with UCSF expense policies.
  • Reimbursement: Funds will be reimbursed to the recipient following the completion of travel and the submission of expenses via MyExpense (details to follow if award granted).

Contact Information

For questions or more information, please email: [email protected]

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