STFM Project Fund: Supporting Innovative Projects to Benefit Family Medicine
The STFM Project Fund from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine supports collaborative, educational research that advances family medicine and involves students, residents, or new faculty.
Funder: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (annual proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 (full funding) or up to $5,000 (seed funding) per project; project period up to 2 years; funding is not renewable.
Summary: Supports innovative, educationally-focused scholarly projects that advance family medicine and foster engagement among students, residents, and new faculty.
Key Information: Proposals must be submitted by STFM Collaboratives or Special Project Teams and include significant roles for students, residents, or new faculty.
Description
The STFM Project Fund, managed by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Foundation, is designed to support collaborative, scholarly projects with a primary focus on family medicine education. The Fund aims to generate outcomes that benefit STFM members, the organization, and the broader discipline of family medicine. Projects should foster opportunities for students, residents, and new faculty to participate meaningfully in scholarly work, facilitating exposure to the STFM community and enhancing professional development. Supported activities include planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of project findings.
