Funds one-year, mentored pilot research projects to help early-career emergency medicine educators develop research skills and advance academic careers.
Funder: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (Full application deadline; all components due by 5:00 PM Central Time)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 total over one year; no indirect costs; funds may be used for salary and project expenses only.
Summary: Supports mentored, one-year pilot research projects for emerging education scientists in emergency medicine to foster academic and research career development.
Key Information: Applicants must have completed the ARMED MedEd Course and be SAEM faculty members with an advanced degree.
This grant supports early-career education scientists in emergency medicine by providing $25,000 over one year for a mentored research project. The objective is to facilitate the personal and professional development of the awardee, enabling the acquisition of research skills, pilot data, and positioning for future extramural funding. The grant is designed to encourage academic and research-focused career paths in emergency medicine education through targeted mentorship, career development opportunities, and institutional sponsorship. Awardees are expected to engage in research activities, present at the SAEM Annual Meeting, and publish their findings.