The Waffarn Family Maternal Child Health Endowment recognizes Ph.D. students who demonstrate outstanding past academic achievement and provides financial support for their educational and academic advancement in the area of maternal/child health.

Award Information

$5,000 award to be used as a stipend for Spring or Summer quarter.

Important Dates

Call for Nominations: February 3, 2025
Submission Deadline: March 3, 2025 by 5:00pm

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Have a minimum graduate-level UCI GPA of 3.7 (at least 3 quarters of graduate coursework completed at UCI)
Be a current, full-time doctoral student
Engaged in current research in the area of maternal/child health
Demonstrate a history of past academic achievement

Application Process

Be prepared to provide the following information:

Applicant Biographic Statement (300 word maximum)
- Include, where applicable, undergraduate university and previous degrees, research interests, current projects, honors, work experience, outside interests, and any special characteristics or activities.
Applicant Research Statement (500 word maximum)
- Description of your research as it relates to maternal/child health
Future Plans & Impact Statement (300 word maximum)
- Statement that speaks to your plans for the future and the potential impact of this award
Current Curriculum Vitae
Letter of recommendation from your faculty advisor/mentor
- Letters may be confidentially submitted using the Letter of Recommendation Upload Form
- Letters should not address personal circumstances or financial need
- Letters should address the applicant’s role in their research, academic qualifications and any noteworthy characteristics or qualities they exhibit

Forms

Letter of Recommendation Upload Form

Contact

Fellowship Inquiry Form or email gd-fellowship@uci.edu