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Bridge Support is sponsored by Stanford Maternal & Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI). The MCHRI Bridge Support aims to provide maternal and child health researchers with funding for up to one year to aid in the continuation of research projects (NIH R01 or NSF, DOD or other equivalent awards) to help secure renewed or replacement funding.
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Bridge Support | Maternal & Child Health Research Institute | Stanford Medicine Stanford Maternal & Child Health Research Institute Return to Instructor and Faculty Opportunities The MCHRI Bridge Support aims to provide maternal and child health researchers up to 1 year of funding to aid in the continuation of research projects (NIH R01 or NSF, DOD or other equivalent awards) so that progress may be made to obtain renewed or replacement funding.
This funding mechanism is intended to bridge to R01 equivalent grants, or larger NIH grants, i.e. long-term funding mechanism (not R21 to R21 or similar program). September 14, 2026 January 19, 2027 May 17, 2027 Total award is up to $100,000 ($50,000 from the MCHRI and $50,000 cost shared from the applicant’s department) for one year. One proposal per applicant is accepted each cycle.
FY27 MCHRI Bridge Support RFA FY27 MCHRI Bridge Support Policy FY27 MCHRI Bridge Support Budget Worksheet FY27 MCHRI Bridge Support Application Form Applicant must hold an appointment at Assistant Professor or above in the following lines within SoM or Stanford University: CE/UML/NTLR/NTLT/UTL .
Only research projects supported (or in progress) by an independent investigator award (NIH R01 or NSF, DOD, or other equivalent award) will be eligible. *For full eligibility details, including eligible types of research, please refer to the FY27 RFA and policy (updated).
YEAR # of Applications # of Awards Total Awarded FY 26 3 3 100% $150,000 FY 25 2 2 100% $100,000 FY 24 4 4 100% $200,000 FY 23 5 5 100% $250,000 FY 22 2 2 100% $100,000 FY 21 2 2 100% $100,000 FY 20 - - - - FY 19 3 2 67% $100,000 FY 18 4 3 75% $150,000 FY 17 1 0 0% $0 FY 16 1 1 100% $35,000 FY 15 2 1 50% $35,000 FY 14 2 1 50% $35,000 FY 13 - - - - FY 12 2 0 0% $0 FY 11 1 1 100% $35,000 Please contact MCHRI Administration at mchri_admin@stanford.
edu or 650-724-0279 with any questions.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicant must hold an appointment at Assistant Professor or above in the following lines within SoM or Stanford University: CE/UML/NTLR/NTLT/UTL. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000 ($50,000 from the MCHRI and $50,000 cost shared from the applicant's department) for one year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 14, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Bridge Support is funded by Stanford Maternal & Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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