Postdoctoral Support

Upcoming Deadline: September 2023

The MCHRI Postdoctoral Support funds innovative maternal and child health-focused research across all disciplines for: Postdoctoral Fellows - ($80K/year, 2 years*)

This funding mechanism requires a commitment from the primary mentor of $40,000 for year 2, providing a total combined MCHRI/primary research mentor support of $80,000 for year 2 of funding. Total MCHRI support is up to $120,000 over two years.

All projects must be significantly related to the health of expectant mothers and children. The applicant can be any practitioner or scientist who has a focus on maternal and child health research. Projects resulting in a new maternal and child health focus in the mentor’s lab, are encouraged.

Note:  Clinical fellows (MD or equivalent) training in a clinical fellowship program should not apply through this mechanism.

*MCHRI supports the minimum postdoc salary of $68,238 and fringe benefits up to a maximum of $80,000.

QSU BIOSTATISTICS OFFICE HOURS

MCHRI members and their mentees who are planning to apply for the Pilot Grant may sign up for office hours with a data scientist.  Reserve your 1-hour at the registration link below:

Reserve available Office Hours here for February 8, 9, 15, 17, 20, 22, and 24

Funding Details

Postdoctoral Fellows - $80,000/year for up to 2 years*

*MCHRI supports the minimum postdoc salary of $68,238 and fringe benefits up to a maximum of $80,000. 

This funding mechanism requires a commitment from the primary mentor of $40,000 for year 2, providing a total combined MCHRI/primary research mentor support of $80,000 for year 2 of funding.  Total MCHRI support is up to $120,000 over two years.

APPLICATIONS  CLOSED

UPCOMING DEADLINE
September 2023

Forms for Applicants

Eligibility

This grant provides salary & benefits-only support for postdoctoral fellows in support of a specific project related to maternal and/or child health. Medical fellows (MD or equivalent) training in a clinical fellowship program should not apply through this mechanism.

  • The number of applications and total number of funded postdoctoral fellows per lab/PI shall be limited to one per cycle and at any given time. (Please check with MCHRI if you have any questions about eligibility.)
  • Resubmissions shall be limited to one.
  • Eligibility is limited to first through third year postdoctoral fellows (applicant must be in their first through third year at time of application).
  • Priority is given to applicants in the first and second year of postdoctoral training at Stanford
  • Third year applicants are eligible to apply for up to 1.5 years of funding to support the remainder of their third year, and through their fourth year**
  • Third year applicants must justify how this funding will help their career path. (e.g., facilitate a change into a new field, etc.)
  • Funding for year two is not guaranteed and subject to review of progress and career plans and documentation of the postdoc’s application for external funding
  • Applicants who completed a first post-doctoral fellowship at an institution not affiliated with Stanford University and wish to pursue a second post-doctoral fellowship at Stanford University in a scientific area different from their first post-doctoral fellowship are eligible.
  • Fifth year postdocs and above are not eligible.
  • Projects resulting in a new maternal and child health focus in the mentor’s lab, are encouraged


The postdoc’s primary research mentor must be a MCHRI Member and one of the following:

  • MD, MD/PhD, or PhD whose primary focus is maternal and/or child health research.
  • MD, MD/PhD, or PhD who wishes to expand his/her interest in maternal and/or child health research.
YEAR # of Applications # of Awards
Funding Rate
Total Awarded
FY22 61 17 28% $1,060,635
FY 21 56 14 25% $986,690
FY 20 94 20 21% $1,528,650
FY 19 111 18 16% $1,273,411
FY 18 93 14 15% $897,392
FY 17 64 18 28% $947,000
FY 16 64 24 38% $1,129,000
FY 15 72 20 28% $1,000,000
FY 14 78 20 26% $932,000
FY 13 37 24 65% $1,156,000
FY 12 - - - -
FY 11 34 17 50% $594,988

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