[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)

$10,000 total for one year; no indirect costs allowed.

Supports early career research advancing women’s roles and gender understanding in academic emergency medicine, funding pilot studies and preliminary data collection.

--- ## Description This grant is designed to support early career investigators in academic emergency medicine who are pursuing research projects that align with the mission of the Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine (AWAEM). The primary focus is to enhance the recruitment, promotion, advancement, and retention of women in academic emergency medicine, and to advance understanding of sex and gender in emergency care. The award is intended for preliminary data collection, pilot studies, or analysis that will form the basis for future, larger research endeavors. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications must be received by this date) --- ## Funding Amount - Total award: $10,000 for a one-year project period. - No indirect costs permitted; funds must be used for direct project costs. - Grant does not support faculty salary, indirect costs, or ultrasound equipment purchases. - Any unspent funds must be returned at the end of the award period. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must: - Be a member of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) in good standing at the application deadline and throughout the award period. - Hold an advanced/doctoral or terminal degree (e.g., MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, DSc, or equivalent). - Have a university appointment in, or be actively involved with, a department/division of emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine at the start of the award period (adjunct appointments are acceptable). - Be an early career researcher, defined as within eight years of completing initial residency training as of the start of the award period. - Extensions may be granted for medical, disability, military, or childbirth reasons (requests must be made before the application deadline). - Fellowship training does not extend the early career window. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [SAEM Foundation Grant Portal](https://saem.smapply.io/). - All components, including letters of support, must be received by the deadline. - Use NIH PHS 398 forms for the application. - Application requirements include: - Project summary and specific aims (up to 5 pages for the main proposal) - Detailed budget and justification (maximum $10,000; no indirect costs) - NIH-format biosketches for applicant and mentors - Description of facilities/resources - Department Chair/Division Chief letter of support - Letters from key personnel - Supporting documents (e.g., data collection tools, up to two relevant unpublished manuscripts/abstracts) - Awardee expectations: - Attend the SAEM Annual Meeting during the award year - Submit interim and final progress reports - Present research findings at the SAEM Annual Meeting (abstract acceptance is competitive) - Publish a first-authored manuscript in a peer-reviewed journal within two years of completing the award For detailed instructions and eligibility, see the [full guidelines](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/eligibility-criteria-and-detailed-instructions-for-saemf-grants). --- ## Additional Information - The grant is specifically aimed at supporting early-stage projects to generate pilot data or preliminary analyses. - The applicant’s institution is responsible for any project costs exceeding the grant amount. - All application materials must adhere to SAEMF formatting and submission requirements. --- ## External Links - [Program page and overview](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/academy-grants/academy-of-women-in-academic-emergency-medicine-(awaem)-research-grant) - [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) - [How to Apply](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/how-to-apply) - [SAEMF Grant Portal](https://saem.smapply.io/) - [FAQs](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](mailto:grants@saem.org) | | SAEM Headquarters | 1111 East Touhy Ave, Suite 540, Des Plaines, IL 60018; Phone: 847.257.7236 | | Grant Portal Help | [HelpDesk](mailto:helpdesk@saem.org) | | Program Page | [Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation) |

Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine (AWAEM) Research Grant

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