The Society of Family Planning aims to build and support a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and multidisciplinary community engaged in the science of abortion and contraception. It emphasizes the full participation of scholars of color in its field, acknowledging the impact of institutionalized racism on resources, power, and opportunity within academia and the research environment. The society underlines this commitment with its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Vision Statement.
The Emerging Scholars in Family Planning grant focuses on cultivating the next generation of scholars in the family planning research community. It supports graduate-level trainees by funding publishable scholarly research projects, including those tied to a thesis or dissertation. The grant aims to assist trainees in establishing a portfolio in family planning research, ensuring the completion of significant scholarly work.