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

August 1, 2026

$2,500 (medical students) or $5,000 (residents) for one-year projects

Supports residents and medical students in emergency medicine to conduct impactful, mentored research projects completed within one year.

--- ## Description This grant is designed to foster interest and skill development in emergency medicine research among residents and medical students by supporting impactful, self-limited research projects. Projects must be feasible for completion within one year and may include educational research. All applicants must work with a faculty research mentor in emergency medicine. The program aims to advance the field of emergency medicine and aligns with the mission of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation (SAEMF) to improve emergency care and help trainees develop as future investigators. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: August 1, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Medical students: $2,500 for a one-year research project - Residents: $5,000 for a one-year research project Award period begins July 1 following the application cycle. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be members of SAEM in good standing at the application deadline and throughout the award period. - Must be either: - An emergency medicine resident in good standing at an ACGME-accredited program, or - A medical student in good standing at an accredited medical school at the start of the award period. - Applicants may not have previously received an SAEMF/Resident and Medical Students (RAMS) Research Grant. - Multiple Principal Investigator (PI) applications are allowed (must include a 1-page Multiple PI Plan). - A faculty research mentor in emergency medicine is required. For full details, see the [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). --- ## Application Process - Applications open May 1, 2026. - Submit through the SAEMF Grant Portal following the [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). - Review the [How to Apply](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/how-to-apply) page for submission requirements and policies. - Awardees are expected to: - Attend the SAEM Annual Meeting during the award year. - Submit interim and final progress reports. - Submit an abstract for presentation at the SAEM Annual Meeting. - Publish a manuscript (first-authored by the awardee) in a peer-reviewed journal within two years of completing the award. --- ## Additional Information - Applicants may be considered for special scholarships, such as the Ali and Danielle Raja RAMS Medical Student Research Grant ($2,500 grant + $1,905 scholarship) and the David E. Wilcox, MD, FACEP Endowed Scholarship ($1,250 to top-scoring recipients). - For examples of prior funded projects and awardees, see the [2026 grantees](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/what-we-fund/saemf-resident-and-medical-students-(rams)-research-grant). --- ## External Links - [Detailed Grant Information](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/what-we-fund/saemf-resident-and-medical-students-(rams)-research-grant) - [Eligibility Criteria and 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) - [Grant 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 SAEMF](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/contact-us) |

SAEMF/Resident and Medical Students (RAMS) Research Grant

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