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

August 1, 2026: Application deadline

$100,000 total over two years ($50,000/year)

Supports fellows or junior faculty in emergency medicine to advance educational research and pursue advanced training in education.

--- ## Description This opportunity provides substantial support for early-career researchers in emergency medicine who aim to innovate and advance educational research and teaching practices. The grant offers $100,000 over two years to fellows or junior faculty, with a strong emphasis on education research training and the pursuit (and preferably completion) of an advanced degree in education. Recipients are expected to execute a novel, measurable, and reproducible educational project, participate in a mentored training program tailored to their career development, and share their findings with the broader academic emergency medicine community. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $100,000, disbursed over two years ($50,000 per year) - Funding begins July 1 of the award year --- ## Eligibility Applicants must: - Be a faculty member of SAEM in good standing at the application deadline and throughout the award period. - Hold an advanced/doctoral or terminal educational degree (e.g., MD, DO, PhD, DSc, or equivalent). - 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. - Be an early career researcher: - Physicians: within 8 years of completing initial residency training at the start of the award period. - Non-physicians: within 8 years of terminal research degree (PhD or equivalent). - Extensions may be granted for medical, disability, military service, or childbirth (must request prior to application deadline). - Not have previously received this specific SAEMF Education Research Training Grant. - Demonstrate potential for leadership in medical education. For full eligibility details and exceptions, see the [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). --- ## Application Process - Review the [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) and [how to apply](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/how-to-apply). - Prepare a proposal for a novel educational project, including a mentored education research training plan. - Ensure departmental/institutional support to limit clinical/administrative work to no more than 16 hours per week during the award. - Submit the application through the SAEMF grant portal by the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Recipients must attend the SAEM Annual Meeting during both years of the award, submit interim/final progress reports, present findings at the Annual Meeting, and publish a first-authored manuscript. - Applicants without an advanced degree in medical education research are encouraged to pursue one as part of the training plan. - For frequently asked questions, see the [Grants FAQ](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/saem-foundation-grant-portal-instructions/faqs). --- ## External Links - [Program Page](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/what-we-fund/education-fellowship-grant) - [Detailed Instructions & Eligibility](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) - [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 | |-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 847.257.7236 | | Email | [grants@saem.org](mailto:grants@saem.org) | | Contact Page | [SAEM Foundation Contact](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/contact-us) |

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