Overview
The Charles H. Hood Foundation is accepting applications for its April 2027 Child Health Research Awards. The programme supports newly independent investigators at eligible nonprofit institutions in New England, United States. It is a research grant, not a scholarship or a general funding call for applicants worldwide.
About the Programme
Established in 1942, the Foundation supports research that can improve children’s health. This call covers hypothesis-driven work in laboratory science, clinical investigation, public health, health services research and epidemiology. The project must directly address child health.
Benefits
- Up to five awards of US$200,000 each.
- Funding of US$100,000 annually for two years, including 10% institutional overhead.
- Award period: 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029.
The funding is intended to help investigators develop an independent research programme and build evidence for future funding applications.
Eligibility
- Applicants need a doctoral degree and an independent research programme.
- The primary faculty appointment must be at a nonprofit academic, medical or research institution in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont.
- Employment must be at least 0.8 full-time equivalent by the application deadline, with at least 20% effort devoted to the funded project.
- PhD scientists generally have a five-year early-career window; physician/clinician-scientists have a seven-year window. The official FAQ explains how training, prior employment and leave affect the calculation.
- US citizenship or permanent residence is not required.
Significant existing or previous research funding can affect eligibility. The FAQ lists restrictions involving major NIH awards and external-funding thresholds. Applicants with substantial awards should confirm eligibility with the Foundation before applying. A temporary New England placement does not replace the required primary appointment.
Application Process
- Read the official guidelines and FAQ, including research-independence and funding rules.
- Complete the online eligibility questions, applicant information and anticipated budget.
- Upload the concept-paper package through the Foundation’s application portal.
- If invited, prepare a full proposal for the second review stage.
Required Documents
The initial package requires the application face sheet, biosketch and bibliography, and a concept paper of no more than three pages. The portal also collects an anticipated budget summary. Follow the official templates, signatures and formatting requirements; the supporting components are excluded from the concept-paper page limit.
Deadline
Submit the concept paper by 5 November 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern Time. Invitations are scheduled for 9 December 2026. Invited full proposals are due 20 January 2027 at 12:00 noon Eastern Time.
Summary Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Provider | Charles H. Hood Foundation |
| Funding | US$200,000 over two years |
| Institutional location | New England, United States |
| First stage | Concept paper |
| Deadline | 5 November 2026, noon Eastern Time |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can researchers without US citizenship apply?
Yes, if they meet the institutional appointment and other eligibility requirements.
Must the research take place in New England?
No. Research sites can be elsewhere, but the principal investigator’s primary faculty appointment must be at an eligible New England institution.
Can everyone submit a full proposal?
No. The Foundation invites selected concept-paper applicants to the second stage.
Conclusion
Eligible investigators should check institutional approvals and funding restrictions early, then prepare a focused concept paper explaining the scientific question and its relevance to children’s health.
Keywords: Charles H. Hood Foundation, Child Health Research Awards 2027, pediatric research grants, New England research funding.
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