25 June

We Are Live!

Hi, Mariya here to say THANK YOU and lets keep it going – share, share , share!! Our hope is that this initiative will not only establish these funds, but will establish proof of how many people care about removing the obstacles that prevent full and equitable participation of women of color in academic medicine […]

5 January

2020 Results

Over $65,000 collected. 27 small grants distributed.

12 October

Funds Received!

Hello ARM supporters! I wanted to post a quick update to let you know that recipients (Black moms in advanced academic STEM/Med training) have received funds! We received a thank you note that came in from one of the women who received an ARM Fund grant from Meharry Medical College. Her message was a powerful reminder […]

16 August

$60,000 Goal Met!

Dear ARM Fund donors,  YOU did it!!! We have reached our $60,000 goal and less than two months from when we started this campaign. This is incredible. More than 600 people have donated from all over the country and even a couple of folks who are overseas! I have raised the goal to $62,000 because […]

11 August

NASCAR Drivers Support Academic Research Moms!

Well guess what donors! As of today we have donors who are NASCAR drivers (oookay!?!) and NASCAR fans, friends of The Ohio State University and Meharry Medical College, mothers who also have life long careers in research and medicine, friends and family of the Academic Research Moms (hi mom!) and women and men who are […]

7 August

Ohio Pitches In!

Hello Columbus Dispatch and The Ohio State University readers! Thank you so much for bringing your support to our cause. Below is a link to a recent article from the Columbus Dispatch in Columbus, Ohio highlighting two of the Academic Research Moms (ARMs) who have helped to start this fund. We want to thank YOU […]

28 July

$40,000 Goal Met

We are doing it! Over $40,000 from your amazing support. We are moving money over to The HBCU Foundation and Meharry Medical College already. Details for awards are being finalized with both institutions and I can’t wait to be able to tell you that the funds are ready for distribution so that we can get […]

8 July

The HBCU Foundation partners with ARM Fund

Academic Research Moms Group Launches Scholarship Fund In Partnership with The HBCU Foundation & Meharry Medical College The ARM Fund for Medical and Research Trainee Moms Sets $60,000 Goal In Support of Scholarships for post-undergraduate Research Moms Read the full article here.

7 July

Our New Partnerships

Hello everyone, you can find out more about our partnership with The HBCU Foundation and Meharry Medical College here. This campaign is going so well thanks to you and your wonderful support. Let’s keep going!

1 July

Meharry Medical College is onboard with ARM Fund

Academic Research Moms’ fund to help childcare expenses for select students Meharry Medical College is partnering with the Academic Research Moms (ARM) Fund for Medical and Research Trainee Moms to raise funds for childcare expenses for medical and dental students, graduate students, medical residents and postdoctoral fellows. A number of small grants will be awarded […]