The PES Human Growth Foundation Research Fellowship Grant funds final-year pediatric endocrinology fellows for research on growth, bone, and rare endocrine disorders, advancing scientific knowledge in these areas.
Funder: Pediatric Endocrine Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 for one year; primarily for project expenses, with limited salary and indirect costs permitted.
Summary: Supports final-year pediatric endocrinology fellows conducting research in growth, bone, and rare endocrine disorders to foster academic careers and diversity.
Key Information: Applicants must be PES members and in their final fellowship year without a faculty appointment at funding start.
This fellowship grant is offered by the Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES) in partnership with the Human Growth Foundation. It aims to support outstanding individuals in the final year of their pediatric endocrinology fellowship as they transition toward academic careers. The grant is intended for both clinical and basic research projects that address growth, bone, and rare general endocrine disorders. The initiative underscores PES's commitment to advancing pediatric endocrinology research and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in the field. Awardees are expected to acknowledge both PES and the Human Growth Foundation in all resulting publications and to provide updates on their academic progress.