PROSPER Award
The PROSPER Award from the Society for Pediatric Research supports underrepresented fellows with funding and mentorship for one-year child health research projects.
Funder: Society for Pediatric Research
Due Dates: August 15, 2026 (submission opens) | September 30, 2026 (final deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per awardee (matched by recipient’s institution for a total of $10,000); one-year project; up to two awards annually.
Summary: Supports fellows from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine with funding and mentorship for a one-year child health research project.
Key Information: Requires $5,000 institutional match and a letter of support specifying matching funds.
Description
The PROSPER Award, administered by the Society for Pediatric Research, is designed to foster diversity in the field of pediatric research by supporting fellows from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine. The award provides both material support and structured mentorship, empowering recipients to complete a one-year research project focused on child or adolescent health. The program aims to strengthen the academic and research career trajectory of recipients and is closely aligned with the Society’s mission to cultivate an inclusive and collaborative pediatric research community.
