Supports innovative, short-term research projects in pathology that advance quality assurance, process improvements, or patient safety to improve patient care.
Funder: College of American Pathologists Foundation
Due Dates: November 16, 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$10,000 per project; funding supports 9–12 month projects
Summary: Supports innovative, short-term projects advancing quality assurance or patient safety in pathology to improve patient care.
This grant supports short-term, innovative projects that advance laboratory quality assurance, process improvements in pathology, or patient safety, with the overarching goal of improving patient care. The program honors Dr. John H. Rippey’s legacy as a leader in laboratory quality assurance and seeks proposals that can demonstrate measurable progress within 9–12 months. Both expected and unexpected outcomes are valued, as they may contribute to improved patient outcomes. Recipients are required to provide interim and final reports and may have their work promoted by the CAP Foundation.