The University of Chicago Center for Global Health

11/17/2025

Interested in learning more about CIGH's Summer Research Fellowship (SRF) program? Join us over Zoom tomorrow, November 18th at 1 PM for our first of two information sessions.

This year, we are requiring that applicants attend at least one information session in order to be eligible for consideration. Register using the link or QR code below:
https://uchicago.zoom.us/meeting/register/8Z1pspG5TCOuG3nzQglfbw

11/14/2025

We are happy to highlight this newly published study from the research team of Dr. C. 'Sola Olopade: Duncan S, et al. (2025) “Impact of fine particulate matter air pollution (PM2.5) on Nigerian children’s performance on tests of cognitive and neurobehavioral development at age seven years”
(PMID 41138631; DOI 10.1016/j.envint.2025.109843. Funding: NIH 5R01ES031615; Kiphart Family Foundation)

11/14/2025

This Friday, we are excited to spotlight Ayush, a 2nd year Masters of Public Policy (MPP) candidate at The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. This summer, he worked with Dr. Funmi Olopade and her partners at Lagos State University (LSU) and University College Hospital (UCH) in Nigeria. His project focused on magnetic resonance imaging-based hippocampal volumetry in a cohort of Nigerian dementia patients.

11/12/2025

The winter deadline to apply to the College Center for Research and Fellowships' Quad Undergraduate Research Scholars program is Wednesday, December 17th, 2025.

Quad Undergraduate Research Scholars receive a grant of $5,000 and participate in CCRF programming to enhance their experience and build a cross-disciplinary research community. Quad grants support engagement in faculty-driven research for an entire academic year.

For more information on eligibility and application requirements, click the link below:

Quad Undergraduate Research Grants are competitive, open-discipline awards that support faculty-driven, scholarly undergraduate research and creative inquiry experiences for University of Chicago College students. Quad Undergraduate Research Scholars receive a grant of $5,000 and participate in CCRF...

11/11/2025

Interested in learning more about CIGH's Summer Research Fellowship (SRF) program? Join us over Zoom on Tuesday, November 18th at 1 PM for our first of two information sessions. This year, we are requiring that applicants attend at least one information session in order to be eligible for consideration. Register using the link or QR code below:

https://uchicago.zoom.us/meeting/register/8Z1pspG5TCOuG3nzQglfbw

11/10/2025

The Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) will host their next Global Health Educators Community (GHECo) Online Conversation tomorrow, November 11th from 2-3 PM CST. Find the link to participate in this informal conversation below:
https://urichmond.zoom.us/j/87517352226?pwd=O40fyx3FGnONJ83OZ9bhHGE4KphrO5.1

11/10/2025

Join the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth for a Lunch & Learn session this Thursday, November 13th! Julie Pichonnat from CEGU will discuss the challenges to quantifying the impacts of Delhi’s air quality management program: GRAP. This event takes place in Room 242 in the Saieh Hall for Economics at 12:30 PM, and lunch will be provided. Register using the link below:
https://climate.uchicago.edu/events/event/lunch-learn-with-julie-pichonnat/

11/07/2025

This Friday, we are excited to spotlight Ashley, a rising senior at the College studying Neuroscience. This summer, she worked with Dr. Funmi Olopade and her partners at the Sickle Africa Data Coordinating Center (SADaCC) in Cape Town to co-develop an educational program on Sickle Cell Disease for patients, caregivers, and the public.

11/05/2025

Tomorrow, November 6th, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs will host their hybrid event "Built to Last: Creating Climate Resilient Communities." As policymakers, business leaders, and climate advocates prepare to gather in Brazil for COP30, communities worldwide are increasingly confronting unprecedented climate challenges. From deadly heat waves in Europe to catastrophic flooding in Asia, the climate crisis is testing not only our infrastructure, but also our collective mental health and social resilience. What strategies are proving most effective as communities build comprehensive climate resilience that addresses both physical and psychological impacts? What does it mean for Chicago to position itself as a potential climate refuge, and what vulnerabilities must the city tackle to make this vision a reality? Join Kristina Costa, Jennifer Uchendu, Kobi Weinberg, and Elizabeth Andrews for a discussion on translating global climate solutions into local action. Doors will open at 5:15 PM and the event begins at 5:30 PM. Click the link below to learn more and register:
https://globalaffairs.org/events/built-to-last-creating-climate-resilient-communities

11/04/2025

Interested in learning more about CIGH's Summer Research Fellowship (SRF) program? Join us over Zoom on Tuesday, November 18th at 1 PM for our first of two information sessions. This year, we are requiring that applicants attend at least one information session in order to be eligible for consideration. Register using the link or QR code below:
https://uchicago.zoom.us/meeting/register/8Z1pspG5TCOuG3nzQglfbw

10/31/2025

CIGH is excited to announce our "Friday Spotlight" series, where we will be highlighting our former Summer Research Fellows. Join us every Friday to get to know our students and research partners!

This Friday, we are excited to shout out Anna-Clarissa, a rising senior at the College studying Comparative Human Development. This summer, she worked with Dr. Sonia Hernandez and her partners at INPer in Mexico City to study the impacts of microplastics exposure on neonatal & maternal health.

10/29/2025

Interested in applying to national fellowships? Want to learn more about finding the right fellowship that aligns for your academic and career goals? Join the College Center for Research and Fellowships for an in-person Fellowships Info Session on Wednesday, November 5th at 4 PM! During this session, Dr. Jenna Sarchio, Assistant Director of National Fellowships at CCRF, will be sharing more about applying for policy and social impact related nationally competitive fellowships. These prestigious opportunities fund graduate study, research, foreign language acquisition, and much more. The session will also focus on how you can begin your career in government, policy and social impact with a national fellowship and what the timeline and application process look like. There will also be time at the end for a Q&A.

Students from all class years and majors are welcome to attend!

https://uchicago.joinhandshake.com/events/1820224/share_preview