[Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation)

August 1, 2026 (full application submission deadline)

$20,000 total for a one-year project

Supports research advancing medical toxicology in emergency medicine, prioritizing collaborative projects between ACMT and SAEM members.

--- ## Description This grant provides $20,000 over one year to support research that advances the science of medical toxicology in emergency medicine. The program aims to foster collaboration between members of the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) and the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM). Projects may address various topics, including medical toxicology practice, education, acute or chronic toxicity from pharmaceuticals and chemicals, envenomations, opioid-use disorders, emergency preparedness, and global toxicology. Proposals collecting preliminary data for future, larger projects are especially encouraged. Awardees are expected to attend annual meetings, submit progress reports, present research findings, and publish results in peer-reviewed journals. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline --- ## Funding Amount - $20,000 for a one-year project period, starting July 1. - Funds are intended to support research costs related to the proposed toxicology project. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must: - Be a faculty member in good standing of SAEM or a member of ACMT at the application deadline and throughout the award period. - Hold an advanced/doctoral or terminal educational degree (e.g., MD, DO, PhD, DSc, or equivalent). - Have a university appointment (faculty, fellow, or similar) or be actively involved (e.g., adjunct appointment) with a department/division of emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine at the start of the award. - Not have previously received the SAEMF/MTF Toxicology Research Grant. Both mentored research scientists and independent research scientists are eligible: - Mentored applicants must have an appropriate mentorship plan. - Independent applicants should demonstrate a track record of high-quality publications or prior funding. [See full eligibility criteria and detailed instructions.](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/eligibility-criteria-and-detailed-instructions-for-saemf-grants) --- ## Application Process - Applications open May 1, 2026. - Submit through the [SAEMF Grant Portal](https://saem.smapply.io/). - Applicants must log in with an SAEM.org account (do not create a new account directly on SurveyMonkey Apply). - Complete the grant selection form, eligibility questions, and upload required documents (Word or PDF). - Collaborators (e.g., co-investigators, grant administrators) can be added to the application. - [Detailed application instructions and portal help.](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/saem-foundation-grant-portal-instructions) --- ## Additional Information - Awardees are required to attend ACMT and/or SAEM Annual Meeting during the award year. - Must submit interim and final progress reports, present research at ACMT/SAEM meetings, and publish findings within two years. - The review committee considers mentorship, collaboration, and the applicant’s readiness for independent funding. - [FAQs and additional grant information.](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/saem-foundation-grant-portal-instructions/faqs) --- ## External Links - [Grant Program Page](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/what-we-fund/saemf-medical-toxicology-foundation-(mtf)-toxicology-research-grant) - [Full Eligibility and Instructions](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/eligibility-criteria-and-detailed-instructions-for-saemf-grants) - [How to Apply](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/how-to-apply) - [Grant Portal](https://saem.smapply.io/) - [FAQs](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/saem-foundation-grant-portal-instructions/faqs) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [grants@saem.org](mailto:grants@saem.org) | | SAEM Headquarters | 847.257.7236 | | Grant Program Page | [SAEM Foundation Contact](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/contact-us) | ---

Medical Toxicology Foundation / SAEMF Toxicology Research Grant

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