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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REVIEW 2024

Reflect on last year.
Discover how our programs and partnerships enhanced community health in Kansas City in 2024.
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Apply for a TBSN, LPN, or DPT scholarship.
Our scholarship applications for traditional nursing, licensed practical nursing, and doctoral physical therapy students accepted into select programs are now available.
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Sign up for the 2025 Infectious Disease Symposium.
Our symposium covers a wide variety of topics like COVID-19, invasive meningococcal disease, HIV treatment and more!
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February 11, 2025

Infectious disease symposium open for registration, led by McKinseys

The Research Foundation will host the 2025 Infectious Disease Symposium Friday, April 11 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel.

January 31, 2025

New nursing scholarship opportunity, physical therapy scholarship applications available at The Research Foundation

The Research Foundation has launched a new scholarship opportunity for licensed practical nursing (LPN) students who reside in Jackson County, Missouri.

January 3, 2025

The Research Foundation delivers diapers through partnership with Happy Bottoms

The Research Foundation partners with Happy Bottoms to provide diapers for families who are insured by Missouri Medicaid or are at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.

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