The Ali and Danielle Raja RAMS Medical Student Research Grant
This grant funds one-year research projects by medical students in emergency medicine, emphasizing operations, health equity, and DEI, with mentorship and leadership development opportunities.
Funder: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation
Due Dates: August 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: $2,500 for a one-year research project; includes a scholarship for SAEM Annual Meeting participation and complimentary SAEM membership
Summary: Supports medical students from diverse backgrounds to conduct impactful, one-year research projects in emergency medicine, with emphasis on operations, health equity, and leadership development.
Key Information: Must be an SAEM member and a medical student in good standing; only one awardee per year.
Description
This grant is designed to encourage medical students—particularly those from diverse backgrounds—to pursue academic careers in emergency medicine research. It supports self-contained research projects that can be completed within one year and are relevant to current or future emergency medicine practice, including educational research. Preference is given to projects addressing emergency department operations, administration, health equity, social determinants of health, or diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in emergency medicine. Each recipient is paired with a faculty research mentor and receives additional support to participate in the SAEM Medical Student Ambassador program at the SAEM Annual Meeting.
