NAEMSP/SAEMF Innovations in Prehospital Care Pilot Grant In Memory of E. Brooke Lerner, PhD
This grant funds early-career research teams to advance innovation and career development in prehospital emergency care, supporting pilot projects in areas like disaster triage and EMS science.
Funder: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation
Due Dates: August 1, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: $50,000 total over one year (split between NAEMSP and SAEMF); single award per cycle
Summary: Supports early-career teams in prehospital emergency care research, funding innovative pilot projects and career development.
Key Information: Requires a team of one physician/researcher and one EMS professional as co-PIs; strong mentorship and career development plan are essential.
Description
This grant honors the legacy of E. Brooke Lerner, PhD, by supporting early-career research teams dedicated to advancing prehospital emergency care. The award provides $50,000 over one year to a team consisting of a physician/researcher and an EMS professional (non-physician) as co-principal investigators. The grant aims to foster innovation in areas such as disaster triage, pediatric emergency medicine, quality of care, cardiac arrest science, EMS informatics, workforce wellbeing, and more. In addition to supporting pilot research projects, the funding encourages career development activities, including mentorship, coursework, and professional development. The program is designed to prepare awardees for future academic and research success in emergency medicine and prehospital care.
