COMpetency in Menopause & Integrated Therapy (COMMIT) Challenge
Limited submissionForecasted
The NIH Challenges COMMIT Challenge rewards the best existing menopause education curricula to improve menopause care and training for U.S. health professionals.
Funder: NIH Challenges
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Total prize purse $2,500,000; Track 1: up to 7 prizes of $200,000 each, Track 2: up to 11 prizes of $100,000 each (subject to number of meritorious entries)
Summary: Recognizes and rewards exemplary, scalable menopause education curricula for U.S. health professional programs to improve menopause care nationwide.
Key Information: Only existing, evidence-based curricula are eligible; new program development is not funded.
Description
The COMpetency in Menopause & Integrated Therapy (COMMIT) Challenge, led by the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health and NIH Challenges, seeks to identify, amplify, and reward exemplary menopause curricula within U.S. health education programs. This national prize competition supports the standardization and improvement of menopause education for medical, nursing, and allied health professionals. The challenge focuses on recognizing existing, evidence-based, scalable curricula that address the menopausal transition and menopause hormone therapy, aiming for national dissemination and alignment with accreditation standards. The ultimate goal is to advance team-based care, reduce inconsistencies in menopause management, and improve health outcomes for women experiencing menopause.
