Harman Scholar Program

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The Stanford Maternal and Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI) Harman Scholars Endowments aim to support faculty with established research programs dedicated to maternal or child health research.

Important Note Harman Scholar Applicants:
UML applicants may only apply for either the Harman Scholar Award or the Faculty Scholar Award, not both. Applications submitted to both mechanisms may not be accepted.

                                 PROGRAM DETAILS COMING SOON

                                            APPLICATION DEADLINE                                                                                                Letter of Intent: February 9, 2026

                                              AWARD START DATE                                                                                                                     September 2026

Funding Details

MCHRI Harman Scholar Awards support mid-career Stanford faculty (Associate Professor) with University Medical Line (UML) appointments in clinical departments as follows:

  • $100,000 per year for up to 3 years.
  • The funds should be used primarily to support the PI’s salary and benefits, and secondarily to support research expenses.

Eligibility

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

  • Hold an MD or its equivalent degree.
  • Hold an appointment as UML faculty (Associate Professor) in clinical departments.
  • Have their primary site of clinical/academic activity at the SMCH.
  • Be a member of MCHRI. Apply for membership here.
  • Have a demonstrated track record of the majority of research focused uniquely on maternal or child health.
  • Not have previously received or currently hold a Stanford-owned Faculty Scholar Award, MCHRI Harman Scholar Award, or MCHRI Faculty Scholar Award.

 

*For full details, including selection criteria and nomination requirements, please refer to the FY25 RFA.

Funding Rates

YEAR     LOI Applicants Invited Full Proposal Applicants Grants Awarded Funding Rate Total Awarded
FY 25 19 8 4 21% $1,200,000
FY 24 5 5 4 80% $2,000,000
FY 23 11 7 4 36% $2,000,000
FY 22 14 10 5 36% $2,000,000
FY 21* 14 10 3 21 $1,415,000

*Starting FY21, applicants are required to submit a letter of intent (LOI). Selected applicants are then invited to submit full proposals for the program.

 

YEAR # of Applications # of Awards Funding Rate Total Awarded
FY20 11 4 36% $1,800,000
FY19 14 5 36% $2,500,000
FY18 24 5 21% $2,500,000
FY17 22 2 9% $800,000
FY16 17
 4
 24% $2,000,000
 FY15 - - - -
FY14 11 6 55% $3,000,000
FY13 7
 2
 29% $1,000,000
FY12 11
 3
 27% $1,300,000

Forms for Applicants

Grant Writing Tips
Reviewer Form
Past Awards

Please contact MCHRI Administration at mchri_admin@stanford.edu or 650-724-0279 with any questions.