The Research Foundation

We invest in health-centered programs and partnerships that benefit health care students and professionals, patients, and people in the Kansas City community.

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Applications for our 2025 community grants cycle are open. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2025.
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Sign up for the 2025 Hoeper Primary Care Symposium.
Our symposium covers a wide variety of topics like hypertension, pain management, treatment of anxiety and depression, and more!
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Apply for an allied health scholarship.
Our scholarship applications for Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiation Therapy students are now available.
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July 14, 2025

Belton Regional Medical Center employees receive awards from The Research Foundation

Elizabeth DeWitt is the 2025 recipient of the Hal M. Quinn Excellence in Nursing Award and Catrina Wessels is the 2025 recipient of the Kathy DeGrande Award for Excellence.

July 9, 2025

The Research Foundation awards $48,000 to LPN students in newly launched scholarship program

The Research Foundation has awarded $48,000 in scholarships to Kansas City metro area residents in licensed practical nurse programs.

June 30, 2025

The Research Foundation awards $34,000 in scholarships to regional physical therapy students

The Research Foundation has awarded $34,000 in scholarships to students studying physical therapy in the Kansas City region.

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