The Fima Lifshitz Junior Faculty Clinical Research Grant funds early-career researchers in pediatric endocrinology to advance innovative clinical research, supported by the Pediatric Endocrine Society.
Funder: Pediatric Endocrine Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 total costs for one year; amount may vary, with possible renewal for a second year.
Summary: Supports early-career pediatric endocrinologists conducting innovative clinical research to foster career development in academic pediatric endocrinology.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship not required; applicants must be PES members and at Assistant Professor rank or below.
This annual grant, supported by the Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES), aims to advance the career development of junior faculty and senior fellows in pediatric endocrinology by funding clinical research projects. The award is designed to foster innovative clinical investigations by early-stage academic pediatric endocrinologists and is open to a diverse applicant pool. Awardees are expected to present their findings at the national PES meeting and acknowledge PES support in resulting publications.