Clinical (MD) Trainee Support

The MCHRI Clinical (MD) Trainee Support program is designed to create a pathway and provide support for training the next generation of physician scientists focused on maternal and child health. 

*For full details and information, please refer to the FY25 RFA and policy.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

AWARD PERIOD
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

MCHRI administers Stanford’s NIH T32 Subspecialty Global Health Fellowship, offering up to three years of salary support (up to 100%) and tuition support for up to eight quarters for a master’s degree. A travel budget is also provided for biannual site visits and international conferences where they present their work. Fellows will be recognized as the T32 Pediatric Subspecialty Global Health Fellows. His/her/their clinical activity can be in any discipline involving children’s health.

Fellows conducting research in pediatric global health are encouraged to apply. Applications require the same documents as required for a fellow applying for both clinical trainee support and master’s tuition program. A signed mentor form must include attestation of 75% protected research time, scheduling to accommodate master’s coursework, required short courses and seminars, and biannual site visits.  Applicants not selected may still be considered for MCHRI fellowship or masters tuition funding. 

Please contact Peter Meaney (meaneypa@stanford.edu) or Diane Stafford (dejs@stanford.edu), if you have questions about the Pediatric Subspecialty Global Health Fellowship.

MCHRI Clinical Trainee (MD) Awards support MD (MD/PhD, DMD, or DO) fellows as follows:

• Provides up to 100% salary and fringe support for up to two years (non-competitive renewal for year 2).
• Supports 2^nd and 3^rd years of fellowship only (PGY5 and PGY6).
• Used for the fellows’ remuneration and benefits (at the level determined appropriate for their specialty). 

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

• Hold a medical (MD or equivalent) degree. 
• Have completed at least one year of training by the award start date.
• The applicant’s primary clinical location for patient care must be at LPCH and the applicant’s clinical year must be funded by LPCH.
• Demonstrate a commitment to an investigative career in obstetrics, pediatrics, a pediatric subspecialty, or a child-health focused subspecialty (e.g., pediatric surgery).
• Use the MCHRI funding for their 2nd and 3rd years of research training (PGY5 and PGY6), with at least 75% of time dedicated to research.
• Be a practitioner or scientist focused on maternal or child health.  
• Have a primary research mentor from any discipline, who is also a member of MCHRI*.
• Non-ACGME fellows are eligible provided all other criteria are met 

*Apply for MCHRI Membership here.

MCHRI members and their mentees planning to apply to the Postdoctoral Support Program must consult with a data scientist.  Reserve your 1-hour slot at the registration link below.

QSU Consultation Dates: January 9, 13, 24, and February 7