The STFM Project Fund supports collaborative, innovative educational research projects that advance family medicine and engage students, residents, or new faculty.
Funder: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (proposal submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 total for 1–2 years; seed grants up to $5,000 also available.
Summary: Supports collaborative educationally-related scholarly projects that advance family medicine and engage students, residents, or new faculty.
Key Information: Proposals must be submitted by STFM Collaboratives or Special Project Teams and include significant involvement from a student, resident, or new faculty member.
The STFM Project Fund is designed to support STFM Collaboratives and Special Project Teams in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and disseminating scholarly projects that advance family medicine education. Projects must be educationally focused, foster innovation, and provide opportunities for students, residents, and new faculty to participate in scholarly work. The fund aims to generate new knowledge, strengthen inquiry, build research capacity, and expand scholarly engagement within the discipline.