IBD Focus: Research on the Structural Racism, Social Injustice and Health Disparities in Maternal and Child Health Pilot Grant
The Stanford MCHRI is pleased to announce the Research on the Structural Racism, Social Injustice and Health Disparities in Maternal and Child Health Pilot Grants. Addressing the impact of structural racism and social injustice as key drivers in health disparities that affect maternal and child health are critical to advancing research. Engaging with community partners in research is a key component in promoting health equity. It enhances the creative process by bringing to the table new and relevant insights and contributes to a culture of health equity in all aspects of translational research in maternal and child health. This funding mechanism seeks to support researchers who understand the importance of these practices and provide support for transformative scholarship.
MCHRI is offering one pilot grant through a generous donation from the Gut It Out Foundation. The Gut It Out Foundation was founded by Major League Baseball player, Jake Diekman, and his wife, Amanda, to connect the IBD community and strengthen resources and quality of life for those living with IBD. The four impact areas are research, education, pediatrics, and support groups. The award in the amount of $35,000 is for research on the structural racism, social injustice, and health disparities within IBD in the maternal and child health community. Any investigator at the rank of Instructor or above should apply. Application requirements are the same.
- IBD Focused
- Applications welcome from faculty (CE, MCL, NTLR, NTLT, UTL) at the Instructor rank or above. This mechanism is not intended for Clinical Scholars.
- All applicants must have, or plan on, having a focus on maternal child1 health research. Research must be primarily related to maternal child health. “Child” refers to the expectant mother, oocyte, zygote, embryo, fetus, infant, child and adolescent.
- All applicants and their mentors must be MCHRI Members.
- A Primary Research Mentor must be identified for instructors and assistant professors in all faculty lines.
- All applicants must continue to be appointed at the Instructor rank or above for the duration of the award, including any extensions.
- The following are not eligible:
- Visiting scholars to Stanford
- Senior Research Scientists, Research Associates/Assistants
- Former recipients of MCHRI sponsored awards who have not complied with award/reporting requirements.
- Mentor or applicants who have not cleared overdraft(s) in previous MCHRI awards prior to applying.
