[Infectious Diseases Society of America](https://www.idsociety.org)

March 30, 2026: Letter of Intent deadline

$200,000 per project | 2-year duration | 3 awards total

Supports innovative demonstration projects to enhance fairness in clinical assessment for medical and nursing education, emphasizing learner empowerment, technology, and collaboration.

--- ## Description This grant supports demonstration projects aimed at developing, implementing, and evaluating innovative strategies to enhance fairness in clinical assessment within undergraduate and graduate medical and nursing education programs. The initiative focuses on advancing assessment approaches that empower learners, foster lifelong learning, and utilize data, learning analytics, and technology to promote systems-based fairness. Projects should exemplify how assessment can ensure all graduates are fully prepared to deliver the highest standard of care. Collaborative, cross-institutional efforts and co-creation with learners are encouraged to maximize impact and replicability. Funded projects are expected to align with the recommendations from the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation's 2022 conference on ensuring fairness in medical education assessment. --- ## Due Dates - March 30, 2026: Letter of Intent deadline --- ## Funding Amount - $200,000 per project - 2-year project duration (November 1, 2026 – October 31, 2028) - 3 awards will be made --- ## Eligibility - Accredited undergraduate and graduate Schools of Medicine and Nursing are eligible. - Collaborative, cross-institutional proposals are encouraged. - Projects must focus on clinical assessment innovation in medical or nursing education, and align with the Macy 2022 conference recommendations. --- ## Application Process - Submit a Letter of Intent by March 30, 2026. - If invited, full proposals will be requested (details provided upon invitation). - Proposals should demonstrate innovation, scalability, and alignment with the foundation’s emphasis on fairness in assessment. - Submission portal: [Macy Foundation Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=macy) --- ## Additional Information - Projects should leverage data, learning analytics, and technology to create fair, systems-based assessment approaches. - Co-creation with learners and cross-institutional collaboration are strongly encouraged. - Funded projects are intended to serve as exemplars for the broader medical and nursing education community. --- ## External Links - [Funding Alert PDF (full details)](https://www.idsociety.org/globalassets/idsa/practice-resources/grants-and-funding/funding-alert-jan.-2026-josiah-macy-jr.-foundation-.pdf) - [2022 Macy Conference Recommendations](https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/Fulltext/2023/08001/Josiah_Macy_Jr__Foundation_Conference_on_Ensuring.2.aspx) - [Related Scholarship in Academic Medicine](https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/toc/2024/04001) - [Macy Foundation Past Conferences and Resources](https://macyfoundation.org/macy-conference/past-macy-conferences-and-resources) - [Infectious Diseases Society of America Grants & Funding](https://www.idsociety.org/practice-resources/grants-and-funding/funding-alerts) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder Website | [https://www.idsociety.org](https://www.idsociety.org) | | Email | [contact@idsociety.org](mailto:contact@idsociety.org) | | Phone | +1 703-299-0200 | | Contact Page | [IDSA Contact Us](https://www.idsociety.org/about-idsa/contact-us/) | ---

Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Ensuring Fairness in Clinical Assessment

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