Strengthening Mothers Through Perinatal Research Award
The Strengthening Mothers Through Perinatal Research Award funds UBC graduate research advancing holistic, woman-centered maternity care, with a focus on nurses and midwives.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: $1,650 CAD (one-time award, annual competition)
Summary: Supports UBC graduate students conducting research on woman-centered, holistic, and physiologic maternity care, with preference for nurses and midwives.
Key Information: Preference is given to nurses and midwives; award not available in 2024 but expected to return for 2026.
Description
This award, administered by the University of British Columbia (UBC) Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, provides annual funding to graduate students engaged in research focused on woman-centered, holistic, and physiologic maternity care. Established through a gift from Beverley O’Brien, the award aims to foster innovative research that strengthens evidence and outcomes for mothers during the perinatal period. While all UBC graduate students are eligible, there is a strong preference for nurses and midwives pursuing graduate-level research aligned with the award’s focus.
