SAEMF/Resident and Medical Students (RAMS) Research Grant

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Deadline: August 1, 2026

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This document provides an overview of this grant. For complete instructions on applying, please see the Detailed Instructions. For submission instructions and SAEMF policies, visit How To Apply. For answers to other common questions, visit our Grants FAQ or email grants@saem.org.

Purpose of the Award

The SAEMF/RAMS Research Grant provides $2,500 (medical student) or $5,000 (resident) over a one-year period starting July 1 to foster interest in emergency medicine research among medical students and residents. The focus is on self-limited research projects that are impactful in the current or future practice of emergency medicine and can be completed in a one-year time frame. This may include educational projects. Trainees must identify a faculty research mentor in emergency medicine to guide them through the application and research process. The goals of the grant should align with the mission of SAEMF to improve the emergency care of patients and help emergency physicians develop the skills to become successful investigators.

Expectations of the Award

The SAEMF/RAMS Research Grant awardee is expected to:

1. Attend the SAEM Annual Meeting during the award year.

2. Submit interim and final progress reports in accordance with SAEMF instructions.

3. Submit an abstract reporting the results of the research project for presentation at the SAEM Annual Meeting. As the selection of research abstracts is a competitive process, acceptance is not assured.

4. Publish a manuscript (first-authored by the awardee) arising from the project in a peer-reviewed journal within two years of completing the award.

Eligibility for the Award

An applicant for the SAEMF/RAMS Research Grant must:

1. Be a member of SAEM in good standing at application deadline and during the entire award period.

2. Be an emergency medicine resident in good standing in an Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-approved emergency medicine residency program or be a medical student in good standing at an accredited medical school at the start of the award period.

3. Not have previously received an SAEMF/RAMS Research Grant.

Multiple Principal Investigator (PI) applications are accepted for this award.  A 1-page Multiple PI Plan must be included. Please see the Detailed Instructions for SAEMF Grant Applications for additional information.

Full Eligibility Criteria, Detailed Instructions, and Additional Information for SAEMF Grants can be found here.

Special Grant and Scholarship Opportunities for RAMS Researchers Thanks to Visionary SAEMF Donors

• New! Dr. Gregory L. Henry / RAMS Resident Research Grant: this grant provides $5,000 over a one-year period to foster interest in emergency medicine research among residents. It funds self-limited research and educational research projects with meaningful impact on current or future emergency medicine practice that can be completed within one year.
• The David E. Wilcox, MD, FACEP Endowed Scholarships: these scholarships award $1,250 to the applicants with the highest scoring applications for both the SAEMF RAMS Medical Student and SAEMF RAMS Resident Research grants. Applicants for both grants will be automatically considered for these scholarships. The recipients of each are also awarded a special opportunity for leadership development through support to participate in the Medical Student Ambassador (MSA) Program (for medical students) and in the annual Grantee Workshop (for residents).
• The Ali and Danielle Raja RAMS Medical Student Research Grant: this grant provides $2,500 over a one-year period to support medical student-led emergency medicine research projects that can be completed within a one-year period. Preference is given to projects focused on ED operations and administration, health equity, social determinants of health, or diversity, equity, and inclusion in emergency medicine. A scholarship will be awarded to the recipient to provide the career-shaping leadership development opportunity to participate in the SAEM MSA program at the SAEM Annual Meeting.

When applying to the RAMS Research Grants, you may also be considered for these awards and scholarships if eligible. If you have questions, please contact grants@saem.org.

Updated May 1, 2026