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

August 1, 2026 (Full application; applications open May 1, 2026)

Up to $300,000 total over two years ($150,000/year); supports PI salary and direct research costs.

Supports intensive two-year research training and mentorship for early-career emergency medicine researchers to develop research skills and academic careers.

--- ## Description This opportunity provides substantial support for early-career researchers in emergency medicine through a two-year, mentored research training grant. The program is designed to foster core research competencies, facilitate academic career development, and position recipients to compete successfully for future extramural funding. Awardees receive mentorship, participate in a structured training curriculum, and are expected to engage in research projects that advance both their academic and research trajectories. The grant also encourages strong institutional support and the development of research infrastructure within the awardee’s host department. --- ## Due Dates - Applications open: May 1, 2026 - Full application deadline: August 1, 2026 (by 5:00 pm Central Time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total award: $300,000 over two years ($150,000 per year) - Funds may be used for PI salary, research costs, and up to $1,000/year for SAEM Annual Meeting attendance - No indirect costs allowed; see detailed instructions for budget requirements --- ## Eligibility ### Applicant Requirements - Must be a faculty member of SAEM in good standing at the time of application and throughout the award period - Must hold an advanced/doctoral or terminal degree (e.g., MD, DO, PhD, DSc, or equivalent) - Must have a university appointment or active involvement (e.g., adjunct) with a department/division of emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine at the start of the award period - Must not have previously received a SAEMF Research Training Grant, an Emergency Medicine Foundation grant with similar purpose, federal K-series or VA CDA, R01, NIA GEMSSTAR, or equivalent research training grants - Applicants with prior institutional training grants (K12, KL2, etc.) must describe overlap and eligibility will be assessed at award decision ### Host Department & Institution - Department/division must be actively engaged in emergency medicine research and education - Host institution must provide administrative support, research infrastructure, and ideally have an accredited emergency medicine residency program - Institutional support to reduce clinical/administrative workload to ≤12 hours/week during award is required ### Mentorship - Strong, experienced mentor(s) in research methodology and the applicant’s area of interest is required --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [SAEM Foundation Grant Portal](https://saem.smapply.io/?state=7e5c1964-30bd-11ea-bf93-002590ebe516&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fsaem.smapply.io%2Fsso%2Foauth%2F&response_type=code&client_id=39b29911-9e25-4416-b0cb-bd33a0d2dd45) by the deadline - Follow [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) for eligibility, formatting, and required documents - Use NIH PHS 398 forms and biosketch format - Required components include: project proposal, career development/training plan, mentor letter, departmental chair letter, budget and justification, biosketches, and any relevant letters of support - Page limit: 12 pages (includes Specific Aims, Research Strategy, and Career Development/Training Plan) - Applications must be received by 5:00 pm Central Time on the deadline date; late materials are not accepted --- ## Additional Information - Awardees must attend the SAEM Annual Meeting both years and present research results - Progress reports are required at 12 months; continued funding for year two is contingent on satisfactory progress - Final report and manuscript submission to a peer-reviewed journal are expected within two years of completing the grant - Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval is required before funds are released for projects involving human subjects - No indirect costs or tuition may be charged to this grant --- ## External Links - [SAEMF Research Training Grant Program Page](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/what-we-fund/research-training-grant) - [Full Eligibility Criteria, Detailed Instructions, and Additional Information](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) - [SAEM Foundation Grant Portal](https://saem.smapply.io/?state=7e5c1964-30bd-11ea-bf93-002590ebe516&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fsaem.smapply.io%2Fsso%2Foauth%2F&response_type=code&client_id=39b29911-9e25-4416-b0cb-bd33a0d2dd45) - [Grants FAQ](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/saem-foundation-grant-portal-instructions/faqs) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Email | [grants@saem.org](mailto:grants@saem.org) | | Phone | 847.257.7236 | | Online Contact | [Contact SAEM Foundation](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/contact-us) |

Research Training Grant - Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation

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