Institutional membership offers distinct and unique advantages to strengthen your contributions to address global challenges:
- Augment your institution’s presence in the global health community
- Facilitate linkages with academic institutions, companies, and governments around the world
- Provide access to information about employment, research and training opportunities
Application Instructions
Membership Criteria and Pricing
Large and small universities, colleges, and stand-alone professional schools that meet the following criteria:
- Have at least one interdisciplinary program;
- Must work in health across education, research, and service;
- Have at least one long-term partnership with a Low and Middle Income Country (LMIC) institution*
*For prospective members based in a low and middle-income country (LMIC), international partnerships are not required for membership but are encouraged.
| Income Classification* | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| High Income Country** | $4,250 |
| Upper Middle Income Country | $2,000 |
| Lower Middle Income Country | $1,000 |
| Low Income Country | $500, flexible |
*Income classifications are determined by the World Bank.
**Canadian institutions that are members of CAGH qualify for special membership pricing of $3,250 USD.
Large and small universities, colleges, and stand-alone professional schools that meet two of the “Full Member” criteria; some flexibility if all three criteria are partially met.
- Have at least one interdisciplinary program;
- Must work in health across education, research, and service;
- Have at least one long-term partnership with a Low and Middle Income Country (LMIC) institution*
*For prospective members based in a low and middle-income country (LMIC), international partnerships are not required for membership but are encouraged.
| Income Classification | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| High Income Country | $3,250 |
| Upper Middle Income Country | $1,500 |
| Lower Middle Income Country | $750 |
| Low Income Country | $250, flexible |
Non-degree granting academic institutions that meet all “Full Member” criteria.
| Income Classification | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| High Income Country | $4,250 |
| Upper Middle Income Country | $2,000 |
| Lower Middle Income Country | $1,000 |
| Low Income Country | $500, flexible |
Organizations that meet the “Full Member” criteria and are classified as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) by the National Center for Education Statistics qualify for special pricing.
| Classification | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Minority Serving Institution | $2,000 |
Organizations with a mission or activities consistent with those of CUGH. They may include:
- Multilateral agencies
- NGOs
- Professional associations
- Global health consortia
- Government agencies
- Funders
- Think tanks
Devex Members: Become a CUGH partner at a 20% discount.
| Income Classification | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| High Income Country | $2,000 |
| Upper Middle Income Country | $1,000 |
| Lower Middle Income Country | $500 |
| Low Income Country | $200, flexible |
Those who do not meet criteria or fit any membership category description may write a letter requesting membership to the Membership Committee of the Board. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis. This letter should be sent to membership@cugh.org.