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

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

Up to $100,000 for a one-year project; single-year funding only.

Supports one-year emergency care research projects on emerging infectious diseases, focusing on diagnostics, safety, interventions, and preparedness.

--- ## Description This grant supports emergency care research related to emerging infectious diseases, such as influenza, COVID-19, and other bacterial or viral infections. It is designed for ambitious, self-limited research projects that can be completed within one year. Areas of interest include diagnostics, patient and provider safety, interventions or therapeutics, disaster preparedness, and related topics. Projects may use a range of research methods, including innovative approaches like implementation trials, computational methods, and data science. The goal is to foster impactful research that can lead to sustained, externally funded research programs, in alignment with the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation’s mission to advance emergency patient care and develop future academic leaders. --- ## Due Dates - Applications open: May 1, 2026 - Full application deadline: August 1, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $100,000 in direct costs for a one-year project. - Funding is intended for projects that can be completed within a single year, starting July 1 of the award year. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must: - Be a faculty member of SAEM in good standing 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 in, or be actively involved with, a department or division of emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine at the start of the award period. Final-year emergency medicine residents may apply if they will hold a university appointment at the start of the award. - Not have received a similar grant for the same project (no overlapping funds). - Apply as either a mentored research scientist (with a detailed mentorship plan) or an independent research scientist (with demonstrated prior funding/publications). - Multiple PI applications are accepted (a 1-page Multiple PI Plan must be included). --- ## Application Process - Review [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 and required materials. - Submission must be completed through the SAEM Foundation grant portal. - Refer to [How To Apply](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/how-to-apply) for submission instructions and policies. - Awardees are expected to attend the SAEM Annual Meeting during the award year, submit interim and final progress reports, present research at the SAEM Annual Meeting, and publish a manuscript in a peer-reviewed journal within two years of project completion. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must be self-limited and feasible to complete within one year. - Both mentored and independent applications are welcome; mentorship plans and collaboration are considered in review. - No overlapping funding for the same project is allowed. - See [FAQs](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/saem-foundation-grant-portal-instructions/faqs) for more details. --- ## External Links - [Grant Program Page](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/what-we-fund/emerging-infectious-disease-and-preparedness-grant) - [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) - [How To Apply](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/how-to-apply) - [FAQs](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/saem-foundation-grant-portal-instructions/faqs) - [SAEM Foundation Home](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [grants@saem.org](mailto:grants@saem.org) | | Phone | 847.257.7236 | | Contact Page | [Contact SAEM Foundation](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/contact-us) |

SAEMF Emerging Infectious Disease and Preparedness Grant

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