The Wound Healing Foundation
Improving the quality of life for wound healing patients and their families through support of awareness, research and education.
Programs
An important element of our mission is to advance the quality of wound care worldwide through funding and outreach. In 2015, the WHF board volunteered over 3,400 hours for the dedicated purpose of bringing awareness and funding to the wound healing community.
Volunteer
Did you know you could help heal wounds by volunteering? You can! The Foundation needs volunteers to help improve wound awareness, raise money for wound research, and promote wound education.
Support Community
The WHF is excited and proud to partner with Inspire, the leading social network for health, to offer a safe place for patients and caregivers to connect and support one another on issues related to wound care, traumatic wounds, chronic wounds, amputation, scars, symptoms and much more.
Clinical Practice Guidelines
In 2003, the Wound Healing Foundation (WHF) and president Dr. Elof Eriksson determined that standards based on evidence should be developed specific for wound healing.
Current Grants
An important element of our mission is to advance the quality of wound care worldwide through funding and outreach. In 2015, the WHF board volunteered over 3,400 hours for the dedicated purpose of bringing awareness and funding to the wound healing community.
H. Paul Ehrlich Rising Star Award
Dr. Ehrlich was a staunch supporter of young investigator research and a great mentor. He understood how much an award could impact a young investigator’s career, and he made major contributions to the success of numerous research and educational efforts of the Foundation and the Society. The award is given to a promising nominee with leadership potential in wound healing research.
Accepting Applications Now!
Grants Sponsored by Urgo Medical
Wound Healing Foundation-Urgo Foundation Chronic Wound Infection Research Grant
Deadline for Submission – November 30, 2022 The Wound Healing Foundation (WHF), through the support of Urgo Foundation, is pleased to announce the call for applications for the: 1st annual Chronic Wound Infection Research Grant PURPOSE and TIMING The purpose of this...
Wound Healing Foundation-Urgo Foundation Burn Wound Infection Research Grant Honoring Martin C. Robson, MD
Deadline for Submission – November 30, 2022 The Wound Healing Foundation (WHF), through the support of Urgo Foundation, is pleased to announce the call for applications for the: 1st annual Burn Wound Infection Research Grant Honoring Martin C. Robson, MD PURPOSE and...
Wound Healing Foundation-Urgo Foundation Young Researcher Infection Visiting Fellowships
Deadline for Submission – November 30, 2022 The Wound Healing Foundation (WHF), through the support of Urgo Foundation, is pleased to announce the call for applications for the: 1st annual Young Researcher Infection Visiting Fellowships PURPOSE and TIMING This program...
3M Fellowship Award
The purpose of this one-year, $15,000 Fellowship, is to stimulate scientific research and career development of young investigators or junior faculty who are pursuing a career in wound healing research.
The application period is closed. All confirmed applications are with the awards committee for review.
Burn Wound Infection
The purpose of this grant is to stimulate innovative research in the area of topical treatment or prevention of burn wound infections.
The Awardee has been notified
Chronic Wound Infection
The purpose of this grant is to stimulate innovative research in the area of topical treatment or prevention of chronic wound infections.
The Awardee has been notified
Young Researcher Infection
This program will fund five $2,000 grants to support a fellow, resident or student visiting a nationally recognized wound care center.
The Awardees have been notified
Donations Through Groups
