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

August 1, 2026 (Application deadline)

$6,000 total over one year; typically awarded for a single 12-month project.

Supports research advancing diversity, inclusion, and addressing healthcare disparities in Emergency Medicine.

--- ## Description This grant supports innovative research projects that evaluate and improve diversity and inclusion within Emergency Medicine, or address disparities in healthcare outcomes among underrepresented or marginalized groups. Projects may use qualitative and/or quantitative methods, and should generate evidence and propose best practices or interventions to enhance diversity and inclusion in the Emergency Medicine workforce. Awardees are expected to share their findings through presentations at the SAEM Annual Meeting and publication in peer-reviewed journals. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - $6,000 total for a one-year project (project period typically starts July 1 of the award year). - Funds are intended to support research expenses as specified in the application. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must: - Be a member of SAEM in good standing at the application deadline and throughout the award period. - Hold an advanced/doctoral or terminal degree (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, DSc, or equivalent). - Have a university appointment in, or active involvement with, a department/division of emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine at the start of the award period. - Be an early career researcher, defined as having completed initial residency training within eight years of the award period start. - Extensions to the early career period may be granted for medical, disability, military service, or childbirth; requests must be made before the application deadline. - Fellowship training does not extend the early career window. For full eligibility details, see the [SAEMF eligibility and instructions page](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 are submitted via the [SAEMF Grant Portal](https://saem.smapply.io/). - Applicants must log in using their SAEM.org account. New users must create an account on SAEM.org (not directly on the grant portal). - Complete the Grant Selection Form, answer eligibility questions, and upload required documents (Word or PDF). - Collaborators (e.g., co-investigators, grant administrators) can be added during the application process. - After submission, applicants will receive email confirmation and can monitor application status in the portal. - Awardees are required to: - Attend the SAEM Annual Meeting in the award year. - Submit interim and final progress reports. - Present research findings at the SAEM Annual Meeting (abstract submission required but not guaranteed acceptance). - Publish a first-authored manuscript in a peer-reviewed journal within two years of completing the award. For detailed application instructions, see the [SAEMF Grant Portal Instructions](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/saem-foundation-grant-portal-instructions). --- ## Additional Information - The grant is highly competitive and intended for projects that are novel, innovative, measurable, and reproducible. - Both qualitative and quantitative research approaches are welcome. - Requests for early career status extension must be submitted to grants@saem.org before the application deadline. --- ## External Links - [Program Information & Application Instructions](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/academy-grants/academy-for-diversity-and-inclusion-in-emergency-medicine-(adiem)-research-grant) - [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) - [Grant Portal (Apply)](https://saem.smapply.io/) - [SAEMF Grant Portal Instructions](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/saem-foundation-grant-portal-instructions) - [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 Contact | [grants@saem.org](mailto:grants@saem.org) | | Phone | 847.257.7236 | | HelpDesk | [helpdesk@saem.org](mailto:helpdesk@saem.org) | | Headquarters | 1111 East Touhy Ave, Suite 540, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | | Contact Form | [SAEM Foundation Contact Page](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/contact-us) |

SAEMF/Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine (ADIEM) Research Grant

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