The Research Large Project Grant from the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation supports faculty-led, large-scale research in emergency medicine to advance science and generate pilot data for future funding.
Funder: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (full application, projected)
Funding Amounts: $150,000 total over 2 years ($75,000/year); typically used for PI salary and direct research costs.
Summary: Supports emergency medicine faculty in conducting large-scale research projects to advance their careers and generate pilot data for future federal funding.
Key Information: Multiple PI applications allowed; applicants must not have prior NIH R01 or prior SAEMF Large Project Grant.
This grant provides substantial funding for emergency medicine faculty to pursue significant, large-scale research projects with the goal of advancing both scientific knowledge and the applicant’s academic career. The intent is to generate pilot data for future federal funding applications, address critical scientific questions in emergency medicine, and foster the transition of awardees toward independent research funding. Awardees are expected to present their work at the SAEM Annual Meeting and publish in peer-reviewed journals.