Claflin Distinguished Scholar Awards
The Claflin Distinguished Scholar Awards provide research funding to support junior faculty women at MGH who are primary caregivers, helping them maintain research productivity and advance in academic medicine.
Funder: Massachusetts General Hospital
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Claflin Consultation Initiative registration) | January 2027 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $60,000/year (direct costs) for 2 years, plus 20% indirect costs; up to six awards per year.
Summary: Supports junior faculty women at MGH who are primary caregivers, enabling them to maintain research productivity and advance toward senior roles in academic medicine.
Key Information: Only open to MGH-based PIs; eligibility based on caregiving status and faculty appointment.
Description
The Claflin Distinguished Scholar Awards are designed to address the challenges faced by junior faculty women who are primary caregivers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Administered by the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR), these awards provide transitional research funding to support recipients' advancement to senior academic positions while balancing the demands of research and parenting. The program aims to increase opportunities for women in academic medicine by offering resources that help maintain research productivity during critical career stages.
