Queenan Global Health Awards

Queenan Global Health Awards

Overview: The Queenan Global Health Awards were established in 2014 in honor of Dr. John T. Queenan. This program aims to train current and future leaders in perinatal health to partner in advancing obstetrics in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) around the globe, where a disproportionate burden of adverse outcomes occurs.

Eligibility:

Current SMFM Fellows, Associate Members, and Regular Members

Most funding opportunities require U.S. citizenship (except Travel Award)

Travel Award available to practicing obstetricians from LMICs who are authors of abstracts submitted to SMFM Pregnancy Meeting

Award Details:

Recipients: Up to 4 awardees per cycle

Application Deadline: September 22

Pre-Departure Requirements:

Before departure, awardees must attend a travel medicine clinic

Must procure evacuation insurance

Award funds may be used to defray these expenses

Awardees must confirm with medical insurance providers whether additional insurance is required for overseas travel

Program Flexibility:

Committee willing to consider options for less flexible programs (e.g., time away restrictions)

Committed to allowing maximum flexibility possible

Fellowship Opportunities

1. International Agency Mentored Research Fellowship (Geneva-based agency)

Amount: Up to $15,000

Description: Hybrid mentorship conducted virtually and in person. The 6-month stay in Geneva is no longer a requirement.

Eligibility: SMFM Fellows, Associate Members, and Regular Members (U.S. citizens required)

2. Seed Funding for Investigator-Initiated Research Project

Amount: Up to $15,000

Description: Support for investigator-initiated research projects in LMICs

Eligibility: SMFM Fellows, Associate Members, and Regular Members (U.S. citizens required)

3. Visiting Teaching Fellowship

Amount: Up to $5,000

Description: Teaching fellowships at partner institutions in LMICs

Eligibility: SMFM Fellows, Associate Members, and Regular Members (U.S. citizens required)

Appendix: Potential sites list available

4. Travel Award

Description: Reimbursement for travel and lodging to attend the SMFM Pregnancy Meeting

Eligibility: Practicing obstetricians from LMICs who are authors (first author preferred, co-authors eligible) of abstracts submitted to SMFM Pregnancy Meeting

Restrictions: Award not given to authors from high-income countries or abstracts without actively participating authors from LMICs

Application: No application required

Geographic Scope: Low- and middle-income countries globally

Contact: Contact foundation to discuss questions or concerns about opportunities and program flexibility

foundation@smfm.org