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Funding That Changes Lives And Launches Careers

From Dr. Louis Diamond’s groundbreaking investigation of erythroblastosis in the early ’40s to Dr. Peter Hotez’s more recent work on tropical disease vaccinations, funding from the Hood Foundation has established careers and led to breakthrough medical developments throughout the more than 70 years of the organization’s existence. Fueling ambition in a way that launches careers and positively impacts the health and quality of life for children is what the Foundation has strived to do since the very beginning, inevitably facilitating the growth of a prestigious community of medical innovators that share the title of Charles H. Hood Foundation Grant Awardee.

Child Health Research Grants

 

Typically, five grants of $165,000 each are awarded per cycle and distributed over a two-year period. This grant is given in two cycles each year to support scientific research and advance the careers of promising scientists at premier New England medical and health institutions in a variety of pediatric disciplines.

Applicant, Project, and Geographic Eligibility for Child Health Research Grants
  • PhD Scientists within five years and Physician Scientists within seven years of employment following conclusion of training (inclusive of any independent research positions in a for-profit or other professional setting)
  • United States citizenship or residency is not required
  • Research with relevance to child health
  • Hypothesis-driven clinical, basic science, public health, health services research and epidemiology projects
  • Nonprofit academic, medical or research institutions in New England

Click here for the full eligibility guidelines and application materials for the Child Health Research Awards Program.

Program Related Investments (PRIs)

 

PRIs provide a unique funding mechanism that is distinct from both grant programs and traditional investments, and through which we seek to fill the gap between research and real-world application of pediatric-related tools, treatments, and other interventions. Our PRI program is open to startup, for-profit companies seeking seed stage investors. Companies are screened and selected through an internal vetting process.

For more information, please email [email protected].

Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub at MIT

 

In collaboration with the MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative (MIT HEALS), has established the Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub. This groundbreaking initiative is dedicated to accelerating pediatric healthcare innovation, developing transformative technologies, and addressing critical unmet needs specifically in pediatric medicine.

The Hub leverages MIT HEALS’s interdisciplinary expertise and the Hood Foundation’s longstanding dedication to pediatric health to provide essential seed funding and strategic support for high-impact research projects. By bridging the gap between groundbreaking pediatric discoveries and real-world application, the Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub empowers emerging scientific leaders to deliver tangible health outcomes for children globally.

Read more at the Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub program page.