| Background:We would like to invite applicants for PRIHSM-sponsored Early-Stage Investigator (ESI) Collaboration Travel Awards. These awards are intended to support ESIs in the development of collaborations that enhance their own professional development and PRIHSM’s research. The awards may support ESIs from Stanford to visit other organizations or ESIs from other organizations to visit Stanford. Other organizations may include (but are not limited to) other IMPROVE Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence sites or hubs, other existing NIH network sites (e.g., MFMU, NRN, MPRINT), or community partner organizations. These awards will support PRIHSM’s research capacity development efforts and enhance research and professional development for ESIs. The awards will sponsor travel to develop projects that support the mission of PRIHSM. Funding will support domestic or international travel costs including airfare, per diem, ride share/transportation, and lodging. We anticipate supporting 1-3 work weeks in residence at the collaborator’s institution, with an average of $5,000 per award. We anticipate providing around 3 total awards per year (totaling $15,000 per year in support). Travel must be completed by July 25, 2026. The deadline for application submission is December 8, 2025. Selected recipients will be notified on or before December 18, 2025. Awardees will be asked to provide receipts for travel. Eligibility Requirements: Early-Stage Investigator: For the purpose of this award, ESI includes Assistant Professors, Instructors and Research Scientists (or comparable role) within 6 years of appointment. Actively involved in research that supports the mission of PRIHSM as it relates to improving maternal health, especially through reducing pregnancy-related hemorrhage, anemia and low-risk cesarean birth; promoting health equity; and improving the quality of care. Application Procedure:In addition to meeting the above eligibility criteria, please submit a 1-2 page description of the proposed collaboration, including the items below to Emily Sedillo: esedillo@stanford.edu. 1. Where you would go and when 2. Who you would work with 3. The research project you anticipate working on and what you plan to do during the trip 4. Goals for outcomes of the trip 5. Any preliminary work you have done to prepare you for this trip and collaboration 6. How this trip would benefit you, whomever you plan to work with, and PRIHSM. 7. Total cost of proposed travel *One letter of support from your potential collaborators is allowed/encouraged but not required. |
