Bridge Funding Award
Forecasted
The Bridge Funding Award from the Foundation for SMFM supports maternal-fetal medicine researchers facing funding gaps to help sustain their scientific progress and facilitate future independent funding.
Funder: Foundation for SMFM
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 for one year; one award per cycle; non-renewable
Summary: Provides short-term bridge funding to support physician-scientists in maternal-fetal medicine at critical career transitions as they pursue independent research funding.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details may shift—check program page for updates.
Description
The Bridge Funding Award from the Foundation for SMFM offers a one-year, $75,000 grant to stabilize the research programs of promising physician-scientists in maternal-fetal medicine who are experiencing a funding gap. This award is intended for researchers who have previously held a major research or training grant and are in transition as they work toward securing independent funding. The goal is to ensure continued research productivity and retention of key personnel during critical periods, thereby enhancing the likelihood of future successful external funding.
