PROSPER Award
The PROSPER Award from the Society for Pediatric Research funds and mentors underrepresented fellows conducting one-year child and adolescent health research projects.
Funder: Society for Pediatric Research
Due Dates: August 15, 2026 (Submission opens) | September 30, 2026 (Submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per awardee, matched by recipient’s institution, for a one-year project; up to two awards annually.
Summary: Supports underrepresented fellows in pediatric research with funding and mentorship for a one-year child health research project.
Description
The PROSPER Award, administered by the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR), is designed to support fellows from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine (URiM) who are conducting or planning to conduct child or adolescent health research. The award aims to advance diversity and inclusion in pediatric research by providing both financial resources and structured mentorship for a one-year research project. Recipients gain recognition at the annual Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting and become part of a collaborative network committed to improving child health through research and advocacy.
