The Raphael David, MD Rising Star Grant

The Raphael David, MD Rising Star Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pediatric Endocrine Society
Amount: Up to US $2,500
Last Updated: June 24, 2025

Summary

The Raphael David, MD Rising Star Grant is a research grant program designed to support fellows in Pediatric Endocrinology. With funding up to $2500 for one year, it prioritizes applications focused on the developmental biology of the testes or adrenal gland. Eligible candidates include fellows in good standing within PES and those on an institutional T32 grant. This program complements the larger Research Fellowship Grant (RFG), enhancing research opportunities for emerging scholars.

Overview

Research Grant Program for Fellows The purpose of this small grant is to support and encourage research efforts of fellows. The maximum amount of funding available for each of these grants is $2500 for one year. The Raphael David, MD Rising Star Grant, will be given preferentially to an application related to the developmental biology of the testes or adrenal gland. There will only be one round of applications per year. The Raphael David Rising Star program is in addition to the already established and larger Research Fellowship Grant (RFG) program.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Fellows/In-Training members who are PES members in good standing and who are in an approved training program in Pediatric Endocrinology are eligible for the Rising Star Grant.U.S. citizenship or green card status is NOT required. A candidate may apply for support if they:Have an MD, DO or equivalent degree.Have more than 6 months of fellowship training remaining at the time of the application deadline.The competition is open to fellows on an institutional T32 grant.Multiple applications from one institution may be submitted. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Candidates on K grants (individual or institutional), those who have received a PES Research Fellowship Award, and prior recipients of the RSA are NOT eligible for the award.