[Society for Family Planning](https://societyfp.org/grantmaking/funding-opportunities)

May 12, 2026 (Full proposal/application submission deadline)

Up to $7,500 per award; 12-month project period; additional $3,000 mentorship stipend and support for conference travel and open-access publication fees.

Supports early-career, graduate-level trainees in conducting publishable research on abortion and/or contraception in the US, with mentorship and career development resources.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, offered by the Society for Family Planning, is designed to cultivate the next generation of researchers in the fields of abortion and contraception. It provides financial support, mentorship, and professional development resources to early-career scholars—specifically graduate students, medical students, nursing students, or residents—who are conducting research projects in the US with clear potential to impact clinical practice, public policy, or health services delivery. The program emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages applicants to reflect on how their identities and lived experiences inform their research approach. In addition to research funding, grantees receive access to networking opportunities, mentorship from established scholars, and support for conference participation and open-access publication. --- ## Due Dates - May 12, 2026: Full proposal/application submission deadline (Emerging Scholars in Family Planning) Awards are announced in August 2026, with funding available upon IRB approval or exemption. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $7,500 per research project (no indirect costs permitted) - Additional $3,000 stipend to support a mentorship contract with a matched mentor - Complimentary registration, hotel, and travel to attend the 2026 and 2027 Society for Family Planning Annual Meetings - Complimentary Society membership during the award period (2026–2027) - Funding for open-access publication processing fees (if published within two years of project completion) - Up to 20% of the requested award may be used as stipends for time or conference presentations The anticipated award period is 12 months. Up to 15 grantees will be selected. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet all the following criteria: - Be enrolled in a US-based master’s or doctoral degree program, or in a clinical training program (medical student, nursing student, or resident) at the time of the award. - Propose a research project focused on abortion and/or contraception in the United States. - Reside in the US. - Grants are awarded to tax-exempt organizations on behalf of a named Principal Investigator (PI); the PI does not need to be a Society member to apply. - Only organizations with tax-exempt status may receive funds. --- ## Application Process 1. **Online Application Form**: Complete the application, providing contact and demographic information for the applicant and institution. [Access the portal](https://webportalapp.com/sp/sfp_emerging_scholars_grant_portal). 2. **Summary**: 250-word project summary. 3. **Proposal Narrative**: Up to 7 pages covering background, research questions, methods, study population, dissemination plan, timeline, positionality, expertise, and references. 4. **Future Contributions Statement**: 1 page on long-term vision and the grant’s role in career development. 5. **Mentoring Needs Statement**: 1 page describing desired mentorship. 6. **Budget and Justification**: Up to 2 pages, max $7,500 request, with at most 20% for stipends. 7. **Curriculum Vitae or Resume**: 10 pages max. 8. **Letter of Recommendation**: 1 page, addressing readiness and support for the applicant. All materials must be uploaded as a single PDF and submitted via the online portal by the deadline. Proposals are peer-reviewed based on research impact, positionality, expertise, and future contributions. --- ## Additional Information - No indirect costs are allowed; only direct research-related expenses are eligible. - Grantees are required to complete a publishable scholarly research project, which may be part of a thesis or dissertation. - Applicants are encouraged to review Society [Research Practice Supports](https://societyfp.org/research/research-practice-supports/) for guidance. - Feedback from reviewers will be anonymized and shared with applicants. --- ## External Links - [2026 Request for Proposals (PDF)](https://societyfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Emerging-Scholars-in-Family-Planning-_RFP.pdf) - [Proposal Review Guide (PDF)](https://societyfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Emerging-Scholars-in-Family-Planning_Review-Guide.pdf) - [Funding Opportunities Overview](https://societyfp.org/grantmaking/funding-opportunities/) - [Application Portal](https://webportalapp.com/sp/sfp_emerging_scholars_grant_portal) - [Research Practice Supports](https://societyfp.org/research/research-practice-supports/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------|------------------------------------------| | General inquiries/applications | [Grants@SocietyFP.org](mailto:Grants@SocietyFP.org) | | Funder website | [Society for Family Planning](https://societyfp.org/about/contact-us) |

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