Faculty Scholar Program

The MCHRI Faculty Scholars Endowments aim to support faculty with established research programs dedicated to maternal or child health research.

Note: UML applicants should only apply for either the Harman Scholar or Faculty Scholar Award, not both. If an applicant applies for both mechanisms, their application may not be accepted.

MCHRI Faculty Scholar Awards support mid to late Assistant*, or early Associate Professor** appointed as Non-Tenure Line, Research (NTLR), University Tenure Line (UTL) or University Medical Line (UML)*** Faculty as follows:

• $100,000 per year for up to 5 years;
• The funds should be used primarily to support the PI’s salary and benefits, and secondarily to support research expenses.

* Mid to late Assistant is defined as “within the second term.”
**Early Associate Professor is defined as “within the first three years or the first term.”
***UML applicants should only apply for either the Harman Scholar or Faculty Scholar Award, not both. If an applicant applies for both mechanisms, their application may not be accepted.

To be eligible for the award, the applicant must meet these criteria:

• Hold a NTLR, UTL or UML faculty appointment
  
• Be a member of MCHRI. Visit here to apply for MCHRI Membership.
• Have a track record of focusing the majority of their research uniquely on maternal or child health.
• Have not previously held a Stanford-owned faculty scholar award or an MCHRI Harman award.

Selection Criteria: 

• Individuals at a critical juncture in their academic career where the Faculty Scholar award will help secure or bridge extramural funding will be prioritized.
• Significant maternal and child health impact.
• Track record in securing extramural funding.
  • The adjudication committee will take into consideration current funding and any grants, e.g. R21, R01 or equivalent (DP2) under development or review.
  • If awarded by MCHRI, the duration and award amount may be modified depending on the PI’s current funding.