CUGH Global Health Student Poster Competition
Top-scoring student abstracts will be selected for seven poster awards—one for each of the six conference tracks and one for Global Health Education.
Winners Receive:
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Certificate of recognition
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Waived registration fee
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Recognition during the conference and in CUGH communications
Eligibility: Must be a student during the project period
How to Submit: Abstract must be submitted and opt-in selected during abstract submission
2026 Untold Stories of Global
Health Contest
CUGH and Global Health NOW from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health are pleased to announce the 2026 Untold Stories of Global Health Contest. The contest is designed to give a platform to important but underreported global health stories. GHN will select two winning stories to cover; the stories will appear in GHN.
Submission Deadline: November 24, 2025
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2 Winners + 6 Runners-up
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Winners receive free registration to CUGH 2026
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All stories selected will be recognized during the conference and in CUGH and GHN communications
Multimedia Reflection in Global Health Contest 2026
This contest invites students and professionals to submit creative reflections on their global health experiences in education, research, or practice.
Open to: Trainees and professionals from undergraduate to postgraduate levels, especially from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)
Formats Accepted: Essays, artwork, videos, photographs, and case studies
Submission Deadline: January 1, 2026
How to Submit: Email your submission with the structure and information in the instructions below to cughessay@cfhi.org.
CUGH Global Health
Video Competition
CUGH's 13th Annual Global Health Video Competition is now open for entries. Open to individuals worldwide—no membership required.
Share a short (under 5 min) video highlighting a global health challenge or a high-impact solution. Winners will be showcased at our 2026 conference in Washington DC
Submission Deadline: November 15, 2025
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Winner + 2 Honorable Mentions per category
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Top winners receive free registration to CUGH 2026 (Washington DC)
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All six recognized videos will be featured at the conference, on CUGH’s website, and in the newsletter.
Support The LLMIC Abstract Presenter Bursary
CUGH Provides 10 Bursaries for free registration, a hotel stay and a travel stipend for LLMIC Abstract Presenters. Donating to this fund will enable us to increase the number of Bursaries. Donations to the Fund are tax-deductible in the US. Donors have the option of having their name included in the conference program. Scholarships will only be available to individuals whose proposals have been accepted.
How to be Considered: Abstract must be submitted and opt-in selected during abstract submission
The Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) is proud to recognize the accomplishments of individuals and teams who demonstrate exceptional commitment, innovation, and impact in global health. The following awards and opportunities will be presented at the CUGH 2026 Conference.
James G. Hakim Global Health Award
Sponsored by: AFREhealth, CUGH, and the Fogarty International Center (NIH). This award honors the life and legacy of Dr. James Hakim and recognizes emerging global health leaders from Africa.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited African university or within five years of earning a terminal degree
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Citizen of an African country
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Primary affiliation with an Africa-based institution
How to Submit: Abstract must be submitted and opt-in selected during abstract submission
CUGH 2026 Leadership Awards
CUGH celebrates outstanding contributions to global health leadership through three key awards:
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CUGH Distinguished Leadership Award
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Dr. Thomas Hall–Dr. Nelson Sewankambo Mid-Career Leadership Award
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Dr. Wasserheit Young Leader Award
Submission Deadline: November 15, 2025
Dr. Anvar & Pari Velji / CUGH Awards for Global Health Excellence
Sponsored by the Velji Family Foundation, these awards honor exceptional work in global health education, research, and service that demonstrates creativity and commitment to underserved populations.
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Awardees receive a plaque and $500 to support their ongoing global health activities.
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CUGH is deeply grateful to Dr. Anvar and Pari Velji for their continued support.
Submission Deadline: November 15, 2025