Winona provides scholars with funding, mentorship, data support, and professional resources to conduct the women’s health studies that have been historically ignored for far too long.
The Winona Research Initiative:
Closing the critical gap in menopause research
8-10%
of grants have gone towards women's health in the last decade.
1%
only 1% of those grants represent menopause research.
About The Winona Research Initiative
In the last decade of National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, just 8-10% of grants have gone toward women’s health research, with menopause representing only about 1%. The Winona Research Initiative exists to improve women’s health research and shape how menopause is understood and treated for future generations.
Women deserve to feel their best throughout this phase of life, so we’re directly investing in the research that supports these outcomes. As a leading menopause care provider, Winona believes that improvements to women’s health science will improve how we care for patients.
Apply to The Winona Research Initiative as a scholar.
The Winona Research Initiative is a national program that makes medical research in menopause and women’s health more accessible to early-career clinicians and students.
Application Requirements:
The Winona Research Initiative welcomes pre-med and medical students, OB-GYN residents, fellows, and early faculty with:
Current enrollment at a U.S. medical school or residency program
5-10 available hours per week for 6-8 weeks of rapid-cycle research
Interest in women's health research, particularly in menopause
Accepted Winona Scholars receive:
A $3,000 scholarship stipend
Additional financial support for conferences
Mentorship and publication support
Published research opportunities
Media visibility and networking opportunities
Ready to apply?
Are you interested in becoming a Winona Scholar? Rolling applications are currently being accepted. For consideration, please detail your research interests, experience, and availability in the application form below.
*All applicants will be contacted with a decision within 2-4 weeks of application. Accepted scholars will start within 4-6 weeks of acceptance.
Support The Winona Research Initiative.
Whether you might know a pre-med student, nurse, doctor, or medical professor, the best way to support The Winona Research Initiative is to share it with your circle and spread the word.
Every share helps Winona to connect more scholars with the opportunities they deserve and create better outcomes for the future of women’s health and menopause research.
Meet Winona’s Mentors
The Winona Research Initiative connects emerging researchers with board-certified physicians who provide mentorship, patient-care perspective, and menopause expertise to support stronger research in women’s health.
Contact
We’d love to hear from you. Please send inquiries about The Winona Research Initiative to:
Interested or current applicants: scholars@bywinona.com
Universities or medical schools: partnerships@bywinona.com
Press: pr@bywinona.com
About Winona
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