Addressing Health Disparities Research Grant supports fellows and early-stage faculty in research and education to understand disparities and improve equity in pediatric endocrine care and outcomes.
Funder: Pediatric Endocrine Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 in total costs for one year
Summary: Supports fellows and early-stage faculty conducting research and education to address disparities in pediatric endocrine care and outcomes.
Key Information: Applicants must be PES members in good standing with current-year dues paid.
The Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES) supports research and education addressing disparities in care and outcomes, and the causes of those disparities, within pediatric endocrinology. The program seeks to deepen understanding of the needs of patients, families, and caregivers and improve equitable, inclusive care for diverse populations. It supports fellows and early-stage faculty pursuing research, clinical, or educational work.
Proposals should use novel, experimental, and/or sustainable approaches and explain the expected difference the project will make, its intended audiences, and how many people it will affect. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Areas of interest include implicit and explicit bias, minority physician career development, quality improvement, healthcare outcomes, equity in mentorship, and outreach. Where applicable, proposals should address equitable representation of male and female participants and recruitment from historically underrepresented communities.