Strengthening Mothers Through Perinatal Research Award
The Strengthening Mothers Through Perinatal Research Award funds UBC graduate research advancing woman-centered, holistic maternity care, with a focus on midwives and nurses.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: October 2, 2026
Funding Amounts: $1,500 (one-time award, annual competition)
Summary: Supports UBC graduate research in woman-centered, holistic, and physiologic maternity care, with preference for midwives and nurses.
Description
This annual award, established through the generosity of Beverley O’Brien, recognizes and supports graduate students at the University of British Columbia (UBC) conducting research to strengthen mothers through woman-centered, holistic, and physiologic maternity care. The primary aim is to foster evidence-based research that contributes to the advancement and improvement of maternity care practices. While all UBC graduate students are eligible, there is a strong preference for midwives and nurses pursuing graduate work in this area.
