Indiana Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Grant (8th RFP)
This grant from the Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education funds new medical residency positions in Indiana to boost physician training and advance clinical research, with an emphasis on underserved areas and key specialties.
Funder: Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education
Due Dates: 30 days prior to the GMEB Quarter 3 meeting (annual cycle; projected summer 2026)
Funding Amounts: $45,000 per residency position per training year; $14M total available for 2025–2027 biennium; 25% matching required.
Summary: Supports the creation and maintenance of new residency positions in Indiana, with priority for underserved areas and critical specialties.
Key Information: Eligible programs must be ACGME-accredited or seeking accreditation; cost-sharing/match of at least 25% is mandatory.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education, aims to expand Graduate Medical Education (GME) residency positions throughout Indiana. Funding is targeted to increase the number of physicians in high-need specialties and geographic areas, especially those that are rural or underserved. The initiative encourages institutional collaboration, supports both new and existing residency programs, and prioritizes specialties such as Family Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, and Outpatient Internal Medicine.
