Breman Global Health Immersion Fellowship

The Breman Global Health Immersion Fellowship is funded through a generous donation from the Breman family to deepen students’ engagement and approach to addressing health problems in low- and middle-income countries. The fellowship supports students interested in global health and public service careers by funding field, programmatic, clinical or laboratory research experience.

Applications for the 2026 cycle are currently closed.

General Information

  • Individual grants up to $6,000 to support work in low- and middle-income countries. Budgets exceeding $6,000 will, depending on circumstances, be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • In accordance with USC policies for travel, fellowships can only be conducted in countries with a level 1 and level 2 travel advisory from the U.S. Department of State.
  • Funds can be used to cover participant travel expenses, lodging, meals, research, fees, and a variety of other expenses. Students should be prepared to document and report expenses.
  • The award may cause a recalculation of financial aid and account balance by the USC Financial Aid Office. Please ensure you have paid all tuition and fees due to the University as this may affect the disbursement of your stipend.
  • All arrangements are the responsibility of the grant recipient and must adhere to the approved application proposal.
  • Project proposals must involve at least four weeks of travel — six weeks or longer preferred.
  • All travel must take place in the summer of 2026. Eligible students must not have graduated prior to the research/travel taking place.
  • Applicants will be selected based on proposal quality, academic performance, evidence of sincere interest in the research proposed and of its utility, the strength of faculty advisor’s reference and the proposal’s ability to support/add to existing research. Please see the application information on the website for details.

Eligibility

This fellowship is available to USC Keck School of Medicine students enrolled in any degree program. Eligible students must not have graduated prior to the research or travel taking place.

Requirements

Grant recipients must meet with IIGH staff to review administrative requirements including the grant contract, disbursement of funds and necessary travel waivers and forms. In addition, students will be required to report on their project during and following travel as detailed below. All grant project blogs and reports will be compiled and shared with the donor in the form of an annual sponsorship report. In addition, the Institute reserves the right to share your blog posts and the photos you include through various print and digital communications.

1. Blogging and Social Media

Fellows must submit at least two blog entries and two Instagram Reels as agreed upon with IIGH, their faculty advisor, and in-country contact. Guidelines for blog entries and Instagram Reels will be provided. Fellows are asked to take photographs, videos, and other images that are suitable for the Institute’s use on Instagram Reels and other social media. Fellows are required to sign an image release form.

2. Final Report

Outlining research project, findings and reflection on the fellowship experience. An outline for the final report requirements will be provided.

3. Fellowship Evaluation

Survey to gather your feedback on your experience during the fellowship process. The survey will be provided.

4. Research Presentation

The USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health may invite fellows to present on their research and experiences to other students, faculty and guests.

Fellows

Learn more about the experiences of previously awarded fellows and their projects at the links below:

In Memoriam: Dr. Joel G. Breman

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