Research in Academic Pediatrics Initiative on Development (RAPID)
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Research in Academic Pediatrics Initiative on Development (RAPID) supports junior faculty and senior fellows with research funding and mentoring to advance treatment and control of childhood infectious diseases.
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Funder: Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Conference applications) | January 2027 (Full proposal) | October 2027 (Initial letter of intent)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per scholar for a one-year research project; two scholars supported
Summary: RAPID-PIDS supports junior faculty and senior fellows researching childhood infectious diseases through project funding, mentoring, and career development.
Key Information: Applicants and their chosen mentors must be current PIDS members for the PIDS funding path.
Description
The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society Foundation partners with the Academic Pediatric Association (APA) through RAPID to support early clinician-investigators dedicated to the treatment, control, and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children. The PIDS partnership supports two scholars with one-year research projects, mentoring by senior expert investigators, and participation in the RAPID Career Development Conference.
Launched in 2012, RAPID aims to recruit, retain, and advance junior faculty and senior fellows pursuing research careers in academic pediatrics. It emphasizes applicants whose paths have involved significant adversity, challenges, or unique life experiences. Alongside research support, scholars gain leadership training, national networking opportunities, and ongoing peer and mentor engagement. The broader RAPID program accepts applicants from any pediatric subspecialty, while the PIDS-supported opportunity focuses on childhood infectious diseases.
