J Perinatol. 2024 Oct 5. doi: 10.1038/s41372-024-02137-5. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Physician-scientists are a crucial link between clinical practice and research. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) initiated the Marshall Klaus Perinatal Research Award to enhance the development of research skills among physicians training in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
METHODS: In this study, we sought to identify trends in funding along with geographical and demographic variables of the applicants and mentees and assess the applicants’ scholarly productivity and funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We reviewed the data of applicants and awardees from 2015-2024.
RESULTS: We found that basic science applications had a higher funding likelihood than clinical/translational applications. The geographical distribution of awardees is skewed. There was a significant association between awardee status and K08 or K23 funding attainment.
CONCLUSIONS: Future efforts should support more equitable award distribution and a diverse research landscape in neonatal-perinatal medicine.
PMID:39369085 | DOI:10.1038/s41372-024-02137-5
