This grant funds short-term projects that advance laboratory quality assurance, process improvement, or patient safety in pathology to improve patient care.
Funder: College of American Pathologists Foundation
Due Dates: November 16, 2026 (full application submission)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$10,000 per project; project duration 9–12 months
Summary: Supports short-term innovative projects advancing quality assurance, process improvement, or patient safety in pathology to improve patient care.
This grant honors Dr. John H. Rippey’s legacy by supporting innovative, short-term projects (9–12 months) focused on laboratory quality assurance, process improvements in pathology, or patient safety, all with the goal of improving patient care. Projects should demonstrate measurable progress within the grant period and have the potential for broad impact, with both positive and negative findings valued for their contribution to the field. Awardees are expected to share outcomes to advance knowledge and practice in pathology.