Investigator Initiated Research Grant
Investigator Initiated Research Grant supports researchers conducting clinical and basic science studies that address emergency medicine knowledge gaps to improve patient outcomes and emergency care.
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Funder: Emergency Medicine Foundation
Due Dates: November 2, 2026, by 6:00 pm EST (Required letter of intent) | December 10, 2026, by 6:00 pm EST (Application)
Funding Amounts: One $250,000 award over two years (July 2027–June 2029)
Summary: Supports clinical and basic science research that addresses emergency medicine knowledge gaps and meaningfully advances emergency care.
Key Information: The principal investigator must hold a primary faculty appointment in Emergency Medicine, including Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
Description
The Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) Investigator Initiated Research Grant funds work intended to meaningfully impact emergency care research across clinical and basic science fields. Projects should address important problems or knowledge gaps relevant to emergency medicine, with potential to improve healthcare, patient outcomes, or emergency medicine practice. Supported research may test hypotheses, challenge existing paradigms or clinical practice, address barriers to progress, or develop new technology.
EMF encourages partnerships between research universities and community emergency departments, as well as engagement with operational and policy partners. The program emphasizes significance to emergency medicine, research strategy, feasibility, and innovation. Discoveries are intended to reach the public and scientific community through scientific or public policy channels, including national meetings and peer-reviewed publications.
