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

August 1, 2026 (Full application deadline)

$10,000 for one year; supports travel and minor direct research costs

Supports junior researchers in international emergency medicine to participate in mentored, collaborative projects abroad.

--- ## Description This grant provides $10,000 over one year to a junior researcher in international emergency medicine, enabling participation in a mentored project in collaboration with international partners. Funding is intended to cover travel and minor direct research costs, facilitating field experience as part of a larger or ongoing global emergency medicine initiative. The award is designed to support the applicant’s role within an established research project, allowing for sub-studies or work that builds on prior research under the guidance of a mentor. Awardees are expected to attend the SAEM Annual Meeting, submit progress reports, present research findings, and publish a first-authored manuscript within two years of completing the award. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Full application deadline (SAEMF/GEMA Research Pilot Grant) --- ## Funding Amount - $10,000 total for a one-year project period (starting July 1) - Funding covers travel and minor direct research costs for field participation in an international emergency medicine project --- ## Eligibility Applicants must: - Be a member of SAEM and the Global Emergency Medicine Academy (GEMA) at the time of application 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 or be actively involved with a department/division of emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine at the start of the award period - Be an early career researcher (within eight years of completing initial residency training at the start of the award period); certain extensions may be granted for life events (e.g., medical concerns, childbirth, military service) - Not have previously received an SAEMF GEMA Research Pilot Grant - Be considering a career in academic emergency medicine with a focus on global health - Identify an existing or planned project requiring a minimum of 6 weeks of travel abroad For full eligibility criteria and possible exception requests, 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 - Applications open annually (typically May 1); deadline for full application is August 1, 2026 - Apply through the [SAEM Foundation Grant Portal](https://saem.smapply.io/) - Applicants must log in with their SAEM.org account (new users must create an account via SAEM, not directly on the grant portal) - Complete the “Grant Selection Form” and eligibility questions, then fill out all required fields and upload supporting documents (Word or PDF formats accepted) - Collaborators (e.g., co-investigators, grant administrators) may be added to the application - Upon submission, applicants receive confirmation and can track progress/comments via the portal For step-by-step instructions, see the [Grant Portal Instructions](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/saem-foundation-grant-portal-instructions). --- ## Additional Information - The grant is not intended to support independent research, but rather field participation in established or ongoing projects - Awardees must attend the SAEM Annual Meeting, submit interim and final progress reports, present an abstract at the meeting, and publish a first-authored manuscript within two years of completing the award - Extensions to eligibility criteria must be requested before the application deadline --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Full Details](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/academy-grants/global-emergency-medicine-academy-(gema)-research-pilot-grant) - [Eligibility & 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) - [SAEM Foundation Grant Portal](https://saem.smapply.io/) - [Grant Portal Instructions](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/saem-foundation-grant-portal-instructions) - [SAEM Foundation Contact Page](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Email | [grants@saem.org](mailto:grants@saem.org) | | Phone | 847.257.7236 | | Help Desk | [HelpDesk](mailto:helpdesk@saem.org) | | Address | 1111 East Touhy Ave, Suite 540, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | ---

Global Emergency Medicine Academy (GEMA) Research Pilot Grant

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