Funding Amount

Up to US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Award checks are issued to the individual awardee and are therefore subject to personal income tax.

Geography

  • Applicants must currently be pursuing an MD and/or PhD or be engaged in post-doc, fellowship or similar specialty training at a U.S. based academic institution for the calendar year she/he is applying.
  • Exploration of gender differences related to the aforementioned topicsApplicant’s research proposal submitted in this application is being conducted at a U.S.-based medical institution.

Other requirements

  • Only one application per applicant may be submitted; however if not selected as an awardee, individuals may reapply in future years/grant cycles.
  • There is no limit on the number of applications from any one medical institution/organization.
  • If you have questions about our funding priorities please review past awardees before contacting us.
  • Research should be related to FWW priority areas which are:Cardiovascular disease.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Sociological research

Overview

The FWW Fellowship Award supports emerging physicians and scientists dedicated to advancing women’s health research. Awardees, pursuing MD or PhD programs at U.S. institutions, explore critical health topics such as cardiovascular disease, leading female cancers, and the role of hormones. This initiative encourages diverse applicants and promotes innovative proposals that address health concerns disproportionately affecting women. With a commitment to fostering research excellence, the FWW Fellowship Award empowers the next generation of health leaders.

FWW Fellowship Awards recognize and support emerging physicians & scientists researching critical women’s health topics. FWW awardees represent a variety of scientific disciplines and personal backgrounds yet share a dedication and aptitude to advance women’s health.

Eligibility

Applicants must currently be pursuing an MD and/or PhD or be engaged in post-doc, fellowship or similar specialty training at a U.S. based academic institution for the calendar year she/he is applying.Only one application per applicant may be submitted; however if not selected as an awardee, individuals may reapply in future years/grant cycles.There is no limit on the number of applications from any one medical institution/organization.FWW does not fund sociological research. If you have questions about our funding priorities please review past awardees before contacting us.Research should be related to FWW priority areas which are:Cardiovascular diseaseLeading female cancersHormones’ role in disease and stage-of-life health concernsDiseases or health concerns that disproportionately afflict womenExploration of gender differences related to the aforementioned topicsApplicant’s research proposal submitted in this application is being conducted at a U.S.-based medical institution.Applicants may or may not be United States citizens but all applicants must have a social security number. Award checks are issued to the individual awardee and are therefore subject to personal income tax.

What The Foundation for Women's Wellness actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
4
Total given
$105K
Median grant
$25K
Range
$25K–$30K
  • By dollars: Massachusetts 76%, Minnesota 24%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; Rochester, MN.

Example grants

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · Boston, MA

    Research

    $30K

  • Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, MA

    Research

    $25K

  • Mayo Clinic · Rochester, MN

    Research

    $25K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Women
  • Science research

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