Pilot Grants

The Stanford Maternal and Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI) Pilot Grants funds innovative clinical and translational research focused on maternal and child health in the following categories:

Category I: Pilot Early Career ($50K)
Category II: New Ideas for Mid/Senior Investigators ($50K)

All projects must be significantly related to the health of expectant mothers and children. Eligible applicants include any practitioner or scientist focusing on maternal or child health research.

We advise all applicants to notify their division or finance managers prior to submitting their application.

 *This program is supported by the Children’s Fund. Support researchers like you HERE.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

AWARD START DATE
July 1, 2025

Funding is offered in the following categories:

• Category I: Pilot Early Career - $50,000
• Category II: New Ideas for Mid/Senior Investigators - $50,000

The project proposed must be feasible and completed within 18 months.

• Have, or intend to have, a focus on maternal child health research.
• Both applicants and their mentors must be MCHRI Members.
• A Primary Research Mentor must be identified for instructors or assistant professors.
• The mentor should be at the Associate Professor or Professor rank.
• Applicants must maintain their appointment as an Instructor rank or above for the duration of the award, including any extensions.

• *For full eligibility details, including eligibility by investigator type, early career eligibility, and new idea eligibility,  please refer to the FY25 RFA and policy.