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Concept Papers for 2027 Child Health Research Awards Due November 5
The deadline to submit a Concept Paper for the April 2027 Charles H. Hood Foundation Child Health Research Awards is approaching. Concept Papers are due November 5, 2026. The Child Health Research Awards support newly independent investigators pursuing promising new
Child Health Research Awards Program Submissions Now Open
The Charles H. Hood Foundation is pleased to announce that the submission process has begun for the April 2027 funding cycle of the Child Health Research Awards Program, which supports early-career investigators pursuing innovative research to improve child health.
MIT-Hood Pediatric Innovation Symposium 2026
We’re inviting pioneers in pediatric innovation—clinicians, engineers, researchers, and visionaries—and key stakeholders from every discipline to join us again this fall for MIT-Hood Pediatric Innovation 2026, Oct 29, 2026
Charles H. Hood Foundation Announces September 2026 Child Health Research Award Recipients
The Charles H. Hood Foundation is pleased to announce the September 2026 recipients of its Child Health Research Awards, supporting five investigators pursuing new approaches to important challenges in child health.
Hood Foundation Announces Participation in Children’s Health Innovation Challenge
The Charles H. Hood Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the September 2026 funding cycle of the Child Health Research Awards Program, which supports early-career investigators pursuing innovative research to improve child health.
Applications Now Open for the Child Health Research Awards Program
The Charles H. Hood Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the September 2026 funding cycle of the Child Health Research Awards Program, which supports early-career investigators pursuing innovative research to improve child health.
The Charles H. Hood Foundation Welcomes Dr. Camilia Martin as Chief Scientific Officer
The Charles H. Hood Foundation is delighted to announce that Camilia (“Cami”) R. Martin, MD, MS, has joined the Foundation as Chief Scientific Officer. In this leadership role, Dr. Martin will steward and advance the Hood Foundation’s child health research
Announcing The Hood Foundation’s Newest Child Health Research Awardees
The Charles H. Hood Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of our January 2026 Child Health Research Awards, recognizing five early-career investigators whose innovative research projects have the potential to make significant advances in pediatric health.
Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub Event Success!
We are so grateful for the enthusiastic response to this new initiative and very excited to continue exploring ways in which the Hub can help facilitate meaningful progress in pediatric innovation.
Explore the Frontiers of Pediatric Innovation Event
The Charles H. Hood Foundation, in collaboration with MIT, invites pioneers in Pediatric Innovation—students, clinicians, engineers, and visionaries from every discipline—to join us for a groundbreaking event Oct 23, 2025