Annual Scientific Conference
2025 Conference Research Submission
The CHRI Conference is the opportunity for members to share their best research from the year, regardless if it has been shared previously at other events. Abstract submission will be open until Monday, Nov. 3 at noon. Outstanding scientific work will be recognized via opportunities to present during the conference.
Investigators who submit must be registered or register for the CHRI Conference by the registration deadline (November 25).
Please note that case studies, QI projects and educational projects are not eligible for submission for this platform.
Full members of CHRI (see membership page for eligibility and/or apply) with qualifying entries will be considered for three $1,000 faculty development awards to use toward publication expenses. Up to three awards will be given. The award-winning entries will also be invited to present in the plenary session on Wednesday, December 3rd in the morning.
Abstracts will be evaluated according to the following criteria below. Please make sure to address each criterion while limiting your entry to 400 words. Submitted abstracts will not be edited for typing, spelling or grammatical errors.
- Background: Is the background sufficient to frame the hypothesis or question under investigation?
- Significance of the Problem: Is the significance of the problem under study conveyed convincingly?
- Hypothesis, Problem OR Question: Is the hypothesis, problem or question well focused and clearly stated?
- Experimental Design: Is the design described adequately? Is it an appropriate approach to the question under study?
- Results/Data: Are specific results given and stated clearly?
- Conclusions: Are stated conclusions supported by the data presented? Are conclusions appropriate in scope?
Child Health Research Institute (CHRI) MD / PhD Collaborative Pilot Grants
PURPOSE: The Child Health Research Institute (CHRI) is dedicated to fostering transformational collaborations between investigators that elevate child health research. This RFA seeks to support the partnership between a CHRI MD researcher and CHRI PhD researcher.
This initiative aims to foster innovative research that advances child health research by combining the clinical insight of an MD with the specialized knowledge and training of a PhD researcher. The research should be designed to generate impactful results with clear potential benefits for improving health outcomes in children. We encourage multidisciplinary approaches that leverage the unique domain expertise of both investigators.
Award Description
We anticipate two awards will be given, with one specifically focused on pediatric cancer. Awards will be for up to $50,000 for one year. A no-cost extension for a second year is possible using our no-cost extension request process.
Application Deadlines
- RFA Announcement: October 1, 2025
- Both investigators must register and attend the CHRI Scientific Conference. Early Bird deadline is October 14. Regular registration open until November 25. Conference Webpage with Registration.
- Submission Deadline: February 15, 2026
- Award Announcement: March 20, 2026