In mid-2011, SFP launched the SFP Research Fund, an associated 501©4 corporation that will take over management of SFP's grant program. This grant program is intended both to build knowledge and to promote academic excellence in the field of family planning. We support scientific research that can strengthen family planning policies, services and programs in a variety of ways—from advances in underlying conceptual or biomedical knowledge to assessments of programs or policies that will provide family planning more safely, effectively, efficiently, and to wider groups of people in need.
2013 competitive funding cycle now open:
The SFP Research Fund is pleased to announce the beginning of the 2013 competitive grant funding cycle. Before submitting an application, please read through the RFP for that type of grant and download all related forms.
Large and small research proposals:
(open to SFP members only*)
- Download research grant RFP (including application instructions)
- Download research grant signature page
- Download research grant budget form
- Apply online for research grant (application is submitted online, due April 11, 2013)Online application uses
Grant Management System with WizeHive
Junior investigator’s career development proposals:
(open to SFP members only*)
- Download junior investigator RFP (including application instructions)
- Download junior investigator application form (application is submitted by email, due April 11, 2013)
- Download junior investigator signature sheet (must accompany application)
Mid-career investigator/mentor career development proposals:
(open to SFP members only*)
- Download mentor RFP (including application instructions)
- Download mentor application form (application is submitted by email, due April 11, 2013)
- Download mentor signature sheet (must accompany application)
Trainee proposals:
(open to anyone enrolled in a graduate and/or training program)
- Download trainee RFP (including application instructions)
- Download trainee application form (application is submitted by email, due April 11, 2013)
- Download trainee signature sheet (must accompany application)
If you intend to submit a proposal, please complete this brief form. The SFP Research Fund will use this information to assist in the review process.
The SFP Research Fund’s primary goal is to support the best scientific research that contributes to the greater understanding and advancement of family planning. We will fund the top merit-based proposals that fall within the SFP Research Fund’s mission, with particular attention to projects unlikely to be funded by other sources.
For additional information or questions, please contact Marlo Polonsky.
*Please note: In order to be eligible for anything other than a trainee grant, you must have applied for fellowship prior to the January 31, 2013 deadline.
