BWF utilizes an interdisciplinary advisory committee to select and interview finalists and make recommendations for approval by the Fund's Board of Directors. 

Selection will be based on the creativity, novelty, and innovation of the proposal as well as the likelihood of a significant impact in the area of parturition and the prevention of spontaneous prematurity.  BWF does not provide critiques of unfunded proposals.

Selected proposals must meet the eligibility requirements.

Up to five (5) research grants will be awarded.  Research grants will provide up to $600,000 over a four-year period ($150,000 per year) and are expected to begin in June, 2013.