International Agency Mentored Research Fellowship (at Geneva-based agency)
Forecasted
The Foundation for SMFM's International Agency Mentored Research Fellowship offers hybrid, mentored research training in perinatal health with a Geneva-based agency, focusing on global maternal-fetal medicine leadership.
Funder: Foundation for SMFM
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 for a one-year, non-renewable fellowship; one award available.
Summary: A hybrid mentored research fellowship with a Geneva-based agency, supporting global perinatal health leadership through the Foundation for SMFM's Queenan Global Health Awards.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship and SMFM membership required; the 6-month Geneva residency is no longer mandatory.
Description
This fellowship offers a unique mentored research experience with a Geneva-based international agency, as part of the Foundation for SMFM's Queenan Global Health Awards. The program aims to nurture leaders in perinatal health, focusing on improving obstetrics in low- and middle-income countries. Fellows will contribute to international guideline development, systematic reviews, and policy recommendations, with mentorship from senior scientists at the agency. The structure is hybrid, combining virtual and in-person engagement, and aligns with the Foundation’s mission to advance maternal-fetal medicine and global health equity.
