Postdoctoral Support
The Stanford Maternal and Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI) Postdoctoral Support provides funding for innovative research focused on maternal and child health across all disciplines. This opportunity is available for: Postdoctoral Fellows.
Research must be primarily related to maternal and child health. Child refers to the expectant mother, oocyte, zygote, embryo, fetus, infant, child, and adolescent. All areas of research are eligible: basic, translational, clinical research, epidemiology/statistics, informatics, health services, or health policy.
*This program is supported by the Children’s Fund. Support researchers like you HERE.
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
AWARD START DATE
July 1, 2025
Funding Amount: $90,000 per year for up to 2 years
Details: Funded postdoctoral fellows will receive an annual salary capped at $73,800 plus fringe benefits not to exceed $90,000. Any remaining gaps in salary must be covered by the mentor.
Mentor Commitment: This funding mechanism requires a commitment from the primary mentor of $45,000 for year 2, providing a total combined MCHRI/primary research mentor support of $90,000 for year 2 of funding. Total MCHRI support is up to $135,000 over two years.
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.
*For full details, please refer to the FY25 RFA
Forms for Applicants
- All applicants must have, or plan on, having a focus on maternal and child health research.
- All applicants and their Primary Research Mentor must be MCHRI Members.
- A Primary Research Mentor must be identified for postdoctoral fellows.
- All applicants must have legal residence in the United States (Applicants with H or J visas are eligible).
- All applicants must have a postdoctoral appointment date effective no later than the application deadline. The MCHRI Awards are not to be used for recruiting purposes.
*For full eligibility details, please refer to the FY25 RFA, particularly the sections on postdoctoral fellow eligibility, PGY status, and the policies and limitations regarding the number of applications per lab or mentor.
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
| YEAR | # of Applications | # of Awards |
Funding Rate |
Total Awarded |
| FY 25 Fall | 42 | 6 | 14% | $540,000 |
| FY 24 | 89 | 16 | 18% | $1,285,351 |
| FY 23 | 87 | 14 | 16% | $1932,903 |
| FY 22 | 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.