Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) Chapter Grant Application
The GHHS funds member chapters on a rolling basis for activities, events and projects that promote humanism within the medical school and its greater environment. Individual grants range from $500-$1500, although larger amounts will be considered. The GHHS favors grants that can be replicated at other institutions.
Successful applicants will submit an interim progress, and a final, report no later than one (1) month following the grant ending date. A two page final report should summarize the project as it was implemented, describing successes and failures and highlighting lessons learned for future implementation. If available, GHHS welcomes digital photos from chapter projects.
Procedure: An application of 2-3 pages should include:
A cover sheet with the following:
Name and titles of applicant/s
Contact information: email and phone numbers
Chapter institution
Chapter Advisor/s with email and phone numbers
Complete Chapter Address
Date of application submission
Name, title and contact information of faculty responsible for the project
Proposed start and end date for the project
Description of your project in light of the issue or problem you hope to impact
How the goals and objectives for this project further the mission of the GHHS and foster humanism in medicine on your campus
Describe project implementation, including activities, GHHS and other participants, targeted population, and timeline
How you will evaluate the project (including methods, strategies, tools and stages at which you will assess progress towards your goal/s)
Prospect for continuing the project beyond the first year
Itemized budget** with explanation
A letter of support from a faculty mentor must accompany the application.
**Please note: Chapter Grants may not be requested for one individual, for conference registration, travel and accommodation, or for projects not directed towards fostering humanism.
