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WHAM Launches 2025 Edge Awards for Women's Health Research

9/15/2025

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Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM) has opened nominations for its 2025 Edge Awards, offering $25,000 grants for research on sex-based health differences.
The awards target autoimmune diseases, brain health, cancer, heart health, and emerging areas like healthspan and endometriosis treatments.
A Scientific Advisory Board will select recipients, with notifications on Oct. 29 and an awards presentation on Nov. 18.
WHAM seeks to address funding gaps for early-career researchers in women’s health.
A national health campaign will promote women's health through screenings, wellness programs, and education on nutrition and herbal remedies.

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Story summary

Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM) has opened nominations for its 2025 Edge Awards, offering $25,000 grants for research on sex-based health differences.
The awards target autoimmune diseases, brain health, cancer, heart health, and emerging areas like healthspan and endometriosis treatments.
A Scientific Advisory Board will select recipients, with notifications on Oct. 29 and an awards presentation on Nov. 18.
WHAM seeks to address funding gaps for early-career researchers in women’s health.
A national health campaign will promote women's health through screenings, wellness programs, and education on nutrition and herbal remedies.