Indiana Graduate Medical Education Feasibility Study Grant (7th RFP)
Funds feasibility studies to plan new medical residency programs in Indiana, prioritizing primary care and shortage specialties, especially in rural and underserved areas.
Funder: Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education
Due Dates: June 13, 2025 (7th RFP) | Rolling: Applications due 30 days prior to GMEB quarterly meetings
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 per feasibility study grant; 1-year project period; matching funds or in-kind support (25%) required
Summary: Supports feasibility studies for new medical residency programs in Indiana, prioritizing primary care and shortage specialties, especially in rural or underserved areas.
Key Information: Applicants may submit only one proposal per cycle; matching requirement applies.
Description
This grant supports the exploration and planning of new Graduate Medical Education (GME) residency programs in Indiana. It is designed to expand medical residency opportunities, particularly in primary care and shortage specialties such as Family Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, and Internal Medicine. Special emphasis is placed on projects serving rural and underserved areas and on collaborative, consortium-based approaches among healthcare entities. The funded feasibility studies are intended to guide the development of new GME programs and address gaps in physician training and placement across the state.
