Applications Open for January 2026 Hood Foundation Child Health Research Awards

The Charles H. Hood Foundation is now accepting applications for the Child Health Research Awards for the funding period beginning January 2026.

The Foundation’s premiere program, the Child Health Research Awards, are granted twice a year to support early-career investigators in the New England area pursuing cutting-edge pediatric research. By focusing on high-risk, high-reward projects, the program aims to accelerate innovative discoveries that can significantly impact child health and well-being.

Through this program, the Hood Foundation fills critical funding gaps in the medical research landscape—providing the resources researchers need to advance their work, achieve success, and secure future support. Many awardees go on to become leaders in their fields and drive lasting improvements in pediatric care.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 12:00 Noon, Eastern Time
Apply Now: https://charleshoodfoundation.org/research-grants/apply-child-health-grant

We encourage researchers across the New England area to apply and join the growing community of Hood awardees advancing the future of child health.

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