PQF Legacy Award
The PQF Legacy Award from the Foundation for SMFM funds multidisciplinary research to improve obstetrical care quality and safety in the US, focusing on maternal and fetal health innovations.
Funder: Foundation for SMFM
Due Dates: September 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 total (may be split among multiple projects); project duration up to 2 years
Summary: Supports multidisciplinary projects aimed at improving the quality and safety of obstetrical care in the United States.
Description
The PQF Legacy Award, offered by the Foundation for SMFM, funds innovative, multidisciplinary team projects that evaluate or improve the quality of care and patient safety in obstetrics. The award continues the mission of the former Perinatal Quality Foundation (PQF) and seeks to advance standards and outcomes in maternal and fetal health. Eligible project areas include, but are not limited to, maternal complications, fetal medicine, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care, obstetric ultrasound, and reproductive genetics. Projects that address quality gaps, reduce disparities, or bring new innovations into practice are encouraged.
