SPP Young Investigator Research Grant
Society for Pediatric Pathology
Award: $15,000
Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
To foster research within the Society by providing funds to young investigators in the field of pediatric pathology and to fund a pilot project which will lead to long-term research support from the other granting agencies. Qualifications: Applicants must be hold the degree of MD, PhD, DDS, DVM, or DO; must be a resident or fellow, full-time, in an accredited pathology training program, OR be a post-doctoral fellow working in the laboratory of a faculty/staff person in pediatric pathology, OR be a faculty/staff person in pediatric pathology practicing in his or her first academic appointment at the level of instructor or assistant professor for 7 years or less; must be a member of the SPP OR be sponsored by a member of the SPP. Selection criteria: Consideration will be given to scientific merit and the background and career goals of the applicant. How to apply: Applicants must be submit online application form; cover sheet; research proposal; itemized budget; applicant's biosketch; personal statement; sponsor's letter of support; letter of support from chairperson or appropriate institutional representative which should indicate that adequate resources are available at the applicant's institution to support the proposed project and the salary support that will be provided for the applicant. Focus: Medicine, Pediatric; Pathology.