Research Awards
Forecasted
The Foundation for Women's Wellness Research Awards fund innovative biomedical research on major women's health issues, including female cancers, cardiovascular disease, hormones, and sex differences.
Funder: Foundation for Women's Wellness
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application open) | April 2027 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 per award; one-time, non-renewable; typically supports short-term projects.
Summary: Supports innovative, smaller-scale biomedical research addressing major women's health issues, including female cancers, cardiovascular disease, hormones, and sex differences.
Key Information: Only one application per PI; F&A costs are not permitted; U.S. faculty MD/PhD required.
Description
The Foundation for Women's Wellness Research Awards provide funding for innovative, short-term biomedical research projects that address key issues in women's health. Priority areas include cardiovascular disease, leading female cancers, hormonal influences on disease, stage-of-life health concerns, diseases or health concerns that disproportionately affect women, and research into sex differences related to these topics. The awards are designed to advance scientific understanding and improve health outcomes for women by supporting targeted studies that can lead to new insights and potential improvements in care, prevention, and treatment.
