Every Woman, Every Baby Research Grants

Application Deadline: October 13, 2025

Funding Amount: Up to $8,000

Funding Period: 12 – 24 months

Overview

AWHONN is committed to advancing nursing research and scholarship by funding nurse-led projects that promote evidence-based practice to improve outcomes for women, newborns, and families. This grant program is made possible through Every Woman, Every Baby – AWHONN’s charitable giving program.

Thanks to generous contributions, AWHONN is able to support lifelong learning for nurses, generate new research that strengthens nursing practice, and provide resources that empower women and their families. We are grateful to our supporters and proud to invest in the future of nursing research.

Objective

This funding opportunity is designed to support nurse scientists, especially student and early career nurse researchers, in launching or advancing their research programs. Projects must align with AWHONN’s Research Priorities.

We especially encourage projects that are:

Clinically focused and outcome driven
Directly relevant to nursing practice and patient care
Addressing urgent challenges in maternal and neonatal health such as maternal morbidity and mortality, health equity, perinatal mental health, lactation and infant feeding, or neonatal outcomes

By supporting these projects, AWHONN seeks to build research capacity among nurses and foster innovation that leads to measurable improvements in care.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be a registered nurse and an active AWHONN member
Submit an IRB-approved protocol (or show proof that IRB approval is in progress, with final approval required before funds are released)
Provide a detailed budget and justification
Include letters of support from their affiliated institution(s) (e.g., university/college, clinical site, data collection facility)

Applications will be reviewed by the AWHONN Research Advisory Panel based on alignment with AWHONN’s Research Priorities, feasibility, scientific rigor, and potential to impact practice and patient outcomes. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Key Dates

Application open: October 13, 2025

Application DUE: December 12, 2025 at 5pm Eastern Time

Review: January – February 2026

Notice of award: February 2026

Total Awards

Type of Award: Research grants

Number of Awards: Determined by quality of applications and available funds

Amount of Award: Up to $8,000 per project

Award Duration: Typically 12–24 months, depending on project scope

Applicant Information

To prepare your application, please review the application checklist and ensure all required materials are submitted by the deadline.