The Foundation for SMFM/AAOGF Research and Training Scholarship supports advanced research training and mentorship in Obstetrics and Gynecology for early-career physician-scientists.
Funder: American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application submission deadline; projected)
Funding Amounts: $150,000/year for up to 3 years (total up to $450,000); no indirect costs; renewable annually based on progress
Summary: Supports promising physician-scientists in Obstetrics and Gynecology with advanced research training and mentorship in the US or Canada.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for updates.
This prestigious scholarship, jointly sponsored by the American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Foundation (AAOGF) and the Foundation for the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), is designed to identify and cultivate future academic leaders in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The award provides advanced research training and mentorship for early-career physician-scientists committed to an academic career in maternal-fetal medicine or pregnancy-related fields. The program emphasizes rigorous mentorship, structured training, and collaborative opportunities within academic departments in the United States or Canada. Supported research may span basic or translational science, disease pathogenesis, clinical diagnostics, interventions, prevention, epidemiology, and health services research.