Young Investigator Awards Program
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Young Investigator Awards Program supports early-career investigators conducting pediatric, research network, and nutrition studies to advance child health equity and build long-term research careers.
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Funder: Academic Pediatric Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full proposals) | October 2027 (Initial proposals)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 (APA and Research Network) or $14,000 (Nutrition) for one year; additional $5,000 trainee engagement funding available
Summary: Supports early-career investigators conducting pediatric research that advances child health equity and launches long-term research careers.
Key Information: Applicants and all chosen mentors must be current APA members; previous RAPID Scholars and YIA recipients are ineligible.
Description
The Academic Pediatric Association’s Young Investigator Awards Program supports early-career investigators pursuing long-term careers in research and academic medicine. Its focus is improving the health and well-being of children, particularly those most vulnerable. Health equity is central: proposals without a focus on underserved populations or health disparities face a significant disadvantage in review. The program seeks a diverse cohort across lived experiences and academic institutions.
Three funding paths support general pediatric research, national multi-site studies within APA research networks, and original nutrition research in low-income populations. General pediatric domains include health services, medical education, adolescent medicine, public health, epidemiology, emergency medicine, child maltreatment, hospital medicine, and developmental/behavioral pediatrics. Projects should address evidence gaps, be feasible within one year, and help investigators develop through mentorship and career advancement.
