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 competitions will be presented at the CUGH2027 Conference.
CUGH2027 Leadership Awards
CUGH celebrates outstanding contributions to global health leadership through three key awards:
- CUGH Distinguished Leadership Award
- Thomas Hall–Dr. Nelson Sewankambo Mid-Career Leadership Award
- Wasserheit Young Leader Award
Submission Deadline: December 1, 2026
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. Awardees receive a plaque and $500 to support their ongoing global health activities.
CUGH is deeply grateful to Dr. Anvar and Pari Velji for their continued support.
Submission Deadline: December 1, 2026
Support the LLMIC Abstract Presenter Bursary
CUGH provides 10 Bursaries for free registration 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 U.S. 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
CUGH Global Health Student Poster Competition
Top-scoring student abstracts will be selected for seven poster awards—one for each of the conference tracks and one for Global Health Education.
Winners Receive:
- Certificate of recognition
- Waived registration fee
- 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
The Global Lens Forum: Reflections in Global Health
This annual contest provides an opportunity to submit reflections about global health education, research, and practice. The goal of the contest is to foster a culture of self-analysis, critical reflection, and cultural humility within the global health community. Submissions may be a written essay, art, photograph, video, or may be multimedia. Submissions will be reviewed by a panel and may be submitted in English or Spanish. Top submissions will be awarded free registration to attend the CUGH 2027 conference in Peru as well as a small monetary award.
Submit a reflection and view additional information here.
Submission Deadline: November 22, 2026
Contact Jenny Baenziger, MD (jbaenz@iu.edu) for questions.
The annual Global Lens Forum is co-sponsored by: CUGH, Child Family Health International, Indiana University Center for Global Health, Loyola University Chicago Center for Community and Global Health, and University of Pittsburgh Office of Global Affairs.
2027 Untold Stories of Global Health Contest
Do you know an important global health story that’s been overlooked by the media and deserves special notice? CUGH and Global Health NOW from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health are pleased to announce the 2027 Untold Stories of Global Health Contest. The contest is designed to give a platform to important but underreported global health stories. You are invited to nominate an issue you feel deserves urgent attention. The best nominations focus on a specific issue in a specific location and should include available data and evidence, as well as contact information.
Submit your nomination here, with a short (150-word) statement describing the story and why it deserves more coverage and support. GHN will select two winning stories to cover and appear in GHN. The two winners will receive free registration to CUGH2027. Learn more about the contest here.
Submission Deadline: December 4, 2026
