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Funding Opportunity for Early-Career Investigators
Applications now open! If you’re an early career researcher interested in health systems research for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), we invite you to apply for our Emerging Investigators (EI) Guided Research Program. Up to three projects focused on health systems research for CYSHCN will be funded up to $15,000 (1-year). The program has…
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Emerging Investigators Webinar
Did you miss the informational webinar about the Emerging Investigators program? It’s available on our website now. The webinar, hosted by SPRNetwork leaders, details the application process for 2026 and provided opportunities for potential applicants to ask questions. Watch it here! The deadline is 7/1. For additional information, visit the Emerging Investigators Program webpage.
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2026 Pediatric Complex Care Awards
The Pediatric Complex Care Achievement Awards celebrate individuals who dedicate their lives—through commitment and work—to serving children with medical complexity. The awards honor those who have made exceptional, long-lasting contributions to help children with medical complexity in many areas, including clinical care delivery, advocacy, policy, administration, research, and education/training. The awards also honor lived experience…
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Applications Open for the Emerging Investigators (EI) Program
The Systems & Policy Research Network Emerging Investigator Guided Research Program funds up to three projects each year dedicated to improving health systems for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). Apply by July 1! Selected investigators receive up to $15,000, one year of mentorship, and guidance in building meaningful family partnerships in research. Who should apply?…