Research
The Global Health Engagement Research Initiative
CGHE manages the Global Health Engagement Research Initiative (GHERI) extramural research and conducts internal applied research to develop insights about how GHE activities can be planned and implemented effectively and efficiently to achieve strategic, operational, and tactical objectives.
The GHERI focuses on operational research and advanced technology development efforts that meet the needs of the Joint Force in either:
1. Improving the understanding and/or execution of DoD GHE
2. Utilizing DoD health research activities to engage a PN/PNs in support of Theater Campaign Plan (TCP)
Demand Signal: GHERI funds are intended to support CCMD research needs and fulfill gaps identified by CCMD GHE personnel through research endeavors that advance the objectives of the GHERI and address at least one of the following:
1. A research need of a CCMD
2. A validated gap/shortfall in the ability of the Joint Force to conduct GHE
3. A novel approach, technology, methodology, or capability with trans-regional and/or trans-functional applications that will improve the ability of the Joint Force to conduct GHE
GHERI is a multi-institutional program that fosters collaboration between USU and USU’s CGHE, Defense Health Agency, Office of the Joint Staff Surgeon, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs). GHERI's research review processes are supported by USU's Vice Provost of Research office, the National Institutes of Health Center for Scientific Review, and GHE representatives from each of the Services. GHERI has been funded through four annual iterations, with a fifth upcoming.
For more information and latest updates, contact us at cghe@usuhs.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Government entities, academic institutions and nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS are eligible to apply. However, GHERI funds are awarded in full for up to a 2-year period of performance. Only applicant organizations that can accept and obligate full awards should apply for GHERI funding.
GHERI Calls for White Papers and grant opportunities are publicly available on grants.gov. Check back frequently for future calls!
The GHERI seeks to fund research that is not already funded by other DHP activities. Principal Investigators proposing operational and action research that help advance DoD GHE or directly engage Partner Nations are encouraged to apply for GHERI funding.
The GHERI Application Cycle is as follows:
- Call for whitepapers posted on grants.gov (4 weeks between call posting and deadline)
- CCMD conducts review and ranking of whitepapers (4 weeks)
- Top ranked whitepapers invited to submit full applications (5 weeks between selection and deadline)
- Programmatic and scientific review (8-12 weeks)
- Executive Board Review (3 weeks)
- Award decision
GHERI applications are first evaluated and ranked by Combatant Commands. Those invited to submit full applications as a result of this ranking are then evaluated concurrently by a Scientific Review panel and a Programmatic Review panel, with ultimate award decision made by the GHERI Executive Board comprised of representatives from OASD(HA), DHA J9, and the Joint Staff.
The GHERI is subject to availability of funds, however, the intention is that the program receives funding on an annual basis.
CGHE’s Research Division maintains an internal, opt-in email distribution list. You can request to be added to this list by contacting us at cghe@usuhs.edu
CGHE conducts internal research on topics including: knowledge management, assessments, evaluations, education, training, and programs. Internal research builds on research knowledge from complementary social science and medical disciplines. Such research projects will target the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (OASD(HA)), the Joint Staff (JS), and CCMD priorities and generate actionable recommendations.
CGHE communicates research findings and actionable recommendations to the JS, CCMD, Service Components, and the greater DoD GHE community through multiple mechanisms. CGHE collaborates with academic communities and stakeholders to translate research into insights that inform decisions and best practices.