The Fima Lifshitz Junior Faculty Clinical Research Grant supports early-career pediatric endocrinologists in conducting innovative clinical research, funded by the Pediatric Endocrine Society.
Funder: Pediatric Endocrine Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 total costs for one year; award amount may vary and is often less.
Summary: Supports early-career pediatric endocrinologists conducting innovative clinical research to foster academic development and advance the field.
Key Information: Only one grant awarded annually; PES membership required at time of application.
This annual grant supports clinical research by early-career pediatric endocrinologists, specifically targeting fellows in their final year of training or junior faculty (no higher than Assistant Professor) who are members of the Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES). The program aims to promote innovative research, professional growth, and a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within pediatric endocrinology. Awardees are expected to present their findings at the national PES meeting and acknowledge PES support in all resulting publications.