STFM Project Fund
The STFM Project Fund supports innovative, collaborative educational research projects that advance family medicine education and scholarship, with a focus on measurable impact and broad dissemination.
Funder: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (annual proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 total for 1–2 years; seed grants up to $5,000; matching in-kind contributions required; no indirects.
Summary: Supports collaborative, scholarly projects that advance family medicine education and scholarship, emphasizing innovation, measurable outcomes, and dissemination.
Key Information: Lead applicant team must include a student, resident, or new faculty (≤7 years); projects must be sponsored by an STFM Collaborative or Special Project Team.
Description
The STFM Project Fund, administered by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Foundation, supports STFM Collaboratives and Special Project Teams in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and disseminating educationally-related scholarly projects. The fund aims to advance family medicine education by fostering innovation, measurable outcomes, and broad dissemination, while providing significant scholarly opportunities for students, residents, and new faculty. Projects must benefit STFM members, the organization, and the discipline of family medicine.
