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

August 1, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)

Up to $5,000 for one year; no indirect costs allowed.

Supports early-career investigators in simulation-based research to advance emergency medicine education, care, and systems.

--- ## Description The SAEMF/Simulation Academy Novice Research Grant is designed to foster the development of junior and new investigators in simulation-based research within emergency medicine. This grant provides seed funding for innovative projects that contribute to the advancement of simulation modalities—including high-fidelity manikins, virtual/augmented reality, serious games, standardized patients, and computational modeling—to improve emergency medicine education, training, clinical operations, and patient care. Projects should address novel research questions, employ rigorous study designs, and aim for outcomes that can be disseminated or implemented to benefit the broader emergency medicine community. The grant is intended to promote experiential training and career development for promising researchers early in their careers. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $5,000 (direct costs only; no indirect costs) - Funding period: 1 year, typically July 1 – June 30 - Funds may be used for direct project costs; travel and indirect costs are not supported - The host institution is expected to provide necessary equipment and additional resources if needed --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: - Be a member in good standing of both SAEM and the SAEM Simulation Academy at the time of application and throughout the award period - Hold an advanced/doctoral or terminal degree (e.g., MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, DSc, or equivalent) - Have a university appointment or active involvement (e.g., adjunct) with a department or division of emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine at the start of the award - Be an early-career researcher (within 8 years of completing initial residency training at the start of the award period); exceptions may be considered for medical, disability, military, or parental leave (requests must be made before the application deadline) - Not have received extra-mural simulation-based research funding as a primary investigator (departmental funding or prior co-investigator roles are allowed) - Intend to pursue a long-term career in emergency medicine simulation research - The host institution must have an established simulation program and agree to provide necessary equipment for the project --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [SAEM Foundation Grant Portal](https://saem.smapply.io/prog/academy_grants/) - Follow NIH PHS 398 forms and formatting guidelines - Required application components: - Face page, project summary, project/performance sites, senior/key personnel - Detailed budget (up to $5,000) and justification; no indirect costs or travel - Biographical sketches for all key personnel (NIH format) - Description of the proposed research (max 5 pages, including specific aims) - Facilities and resources statement - Letters of support (mentor, department/division chair, others as relevant) - Appendix materials (assessment tools, surveys, up to two relevant manuscripts/abstracts) - Additional requirements: - Awardees must attend the SAEM Annual Meeting during the award year - Interim and final progress reports, abstract submission, and manuscript publication are expected --- ## Additional Information - Projects may focus on simulation as a research modality, method for clinical inquiry, or development of simulation tools/assessments - The grant is intended for novice investigators; experienced researchers with prior extra-mural simulation funding as PI are not eligible - The host institution should ideally have an accredited emergency medicine residency program --- ## External Links - [SAEMF Simulation Academy Novice Research Grant Program Page](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/apply-for-a-grant/academy-grants/simulation-academy-novice-research-grant) - [Detailed Application Instructions (PDF)](https://www.saem.org/docs/default-source/foundation/grants/detailed-instructions/saemf_sim-academy-grant-detailed-instructions-2020.pdf?sfvrsn=ded13ba4_0) - [SAEM Foundation Grant Portal](https://saem.smapply.io/prog/academy_grants/) - [Eligibility Criteria and Detailed Instructions for SAEMF Grants](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) - [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 Inquiries | [grants@saem.org](mailto:grants@saem.org) | | Phone | 847.257.7236 | | Contact Page | [SAEMF Contact](https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/saem-foundation/contact-us) | ---

Simulation Academy Novice Research Grant

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