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 Details

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.

Eligibility Details

General Eligibility
  • 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.

Funding Rates

YEAR # of Applications # of Awards Funding Rate Total Awarded
 FY 25 Fall 17 3 18%  $149,153
FY 24 34 10 29% $476,948
FY 23 30 9 30% $279,991
FY 22 17 7 41% $239,857
FY 21 34 9 26%  $291,881
FY 20 37 9 24% $311,466
FY 19 30 9 30% $315,000
FY 18 43 12 28% $420,000

Forms for Applicants

QSU BIOSTATISTICS OFFICE HOURS

MCHRI members and their mentees planning to apply for the Pilot Grant can schedule a consultation with a data scientist. 

Office Consultation Dates: January 9, 13, 24, and February 7.

To ensure availability, please request QSU consultations at least 8 weeks in advance of the submission deadline.  The QSU may not accommodate requests within the 8-week window.  For more information about the QSU and relevant deadlines, please visit their website.

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