Danielle Peress, MD Memorial Fund
Forecasted
The Danielle Peress, MD Memorial Fund supports early-career maternal-fetal medicine fellows conducting clinical or translational research, fostering innovation and advancing care for mothers and infants.
Funder: Foundation for SMFM
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per award; one or more awards annually; non-renewable.
Summary: Supports first- or second-year maternal-fetal medicine fellows conducting clinical or translational research projects during fellowship.
Key Information: For MFM fellows only; funds cannot be used for salary or travel; institutional grant.
Description
The Danielle Peress, MD Memorial Fund was established by the Foundation for SMFM to honor Dr. Dani Peress’s legacy by supporting maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) fellows engaged in clinical or translational research. The fund provides resources to enable fellows to pursue innovative research projects that advance the field of maternal-fetal medicine and improve outcomes for mothers and infants. The award is intended to help early-career MFM subspecialists gain research experience and contribute new knowledge during their clinical fellowship.
