IMPACT Preterm Birth Disparities Award
The IMPACT Preterm Birth Disparities Award from the Foundation for SMFM funds research targeting the causes and reduction of preterm birth disparities in underserved communities.
Funder: Foundation for SMFM
Due Dates: October 22, 2026 (annual)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 total over three years (one award per cycle)
Summary: Supports research to address and reduce disparities in preterm birth outcomes among underserved populations.
Description
The IMPACT Preterm Birth Disparities Award, offered by the Foundation for SMFM, is designed to advance research focused on understanding and eliminating disparities in preterm labor, preterm birth, and related outcomes that disproportionately affect underserved communities. The award specifically seeks projects that address the roles of social determinants of health, systemic racism, and barriers to reproductive healthcare in preterm birth disparities. Funding supports both ongoing research and new investigations, with an emphasis on innovative interventions and the development of new investigators in this field.
