[Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation)

August 1, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)

Up to $10,000 total for a one-year project; no indirect costs allowed.

Supports research on the clinical impact and educational aspects of point-of-care ultrasound to advance emergency medicine practice.

--- ## Description This grant supports research projects that evaluate the impact of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) on clinical practice or characterize learning curves associated with POCUS. The goal is to address knowledge gaps regarding how POCUS affects patient outcomes and the training required for competence in its use. Funded projects may focus on specific ultrasound applications, compare emergency departments with and without POCUS, investigate learning curves for image acquisition and interpretation, or explore best practices in POCUS education and implementation. The emphasis is on projects that are measurable, reproducible, relevant to advancing POCUS, and have the potential to improve emergency care and patient outcomes. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications due by 11:59 PM/5:00 PM Central time per SAEMF instructions) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $10,000 (direct costs only) for a one-year project period - No indirect costs permitted - A maximum of $1,000 may be allocated for travel to present research findings at conferences - Funds may be used for faculty salary, ultrasound equipment, and research staff support --- ## Eligibility - Applicant must be a member in good standing of both SAEM and AEUS at the time of application and throughout the award period. - Must hold an advanced/doctoral or terminal degree (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, DSc, or equivalent). - Must have a university appointment in, or active involvement with, a department/division of emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine at the start of the award period. - Can be a clinician at a different institution than the host/project site. - Must be an early career researcher (within eight years of completing initial residency training at the start of the award period). - Extensions possible for medical, family, or military service reasons (must be requested before deadline). - Fellowship training does not affect early career status calculation. - Alternatively, emergency medicine residents in good standing at ACGME-accredited programs are eligible. - Must not have previously received an SAEMF/AEUS Research Grant. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [SAEM Foundation Grant Portal](https://saem.smapply.io/prog/academy_grants/). - Use current NIH PHS 398 forms for application components. - Required documents include: - Title page, project summary, detailed project description (max 5 pages), budget and justification, NIH biosketches for key personnel, other support, and resources. - Letters of support from mentors/key personnel and the departmental chair/division chief. - Optional appendices: data collection tools, relevant manuscripts or abstracts. - All materials must adhere to formatting guidelines (Arial 11 pt, specified margins, etc.). - No additional materials accepted after the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Awardees must attend the SAEM Annual Meeting during the award year. - Interim and final progress reports are required. - Awardees are expected to submit an abstract to the SAEM Annual Meeting and publish a manuscript within two years post-award. - Full eligibility criteria, instructions, and FAQs are available on the [SAEMF grant instructions page](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/eligibility-criteria-and-detailed-instructions-for-saemf-grants). --- ## External Links - [AEUS Research Grant Program Page](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/academy-grants/aeus-research-grant) - [SAEM Foundation Grant Portal](https://saem.smapply.io/prog/academy_grants/) - [Detailed Application Instructions (PDF)](https://www.saem.org/docs/default-source/foundation/grants/detailed-instructions/saemf-aeus-detailed-instruction-2019-final.pdf) - [Eligibility Criteria and Detailed Instructions](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/eligibility-criteria-and-detailed-instructions-for-saemf-grants) - [SAEMF Grants FAQ](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/saem-foundation-grant-portal-instructions/faqs) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | grants@saem.org | | Foundation Website | [SAEM Foundation](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation) | | Contact Page | [Contact SAEMF](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/contact-us) | | Phone | 847.257.7236 |

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