What We Fund

The SAEM Foundation, in partnership with SAEM, provides grants to national and international universities and medical schools to help fund innovative research and education initiatives in the field of emergency medicine. In order for a project to be eligible for funding, it must fit into the scope of one of the grant categories listed below, and must support the mission of SAEM and the SAEM Foundation. Check back for updates and open applications in the future.

Applications for the following grants will open May 1, 2024 with a deadline of 5 p.m. CT on August 1, 2024:

• Research Training Grant (RTG) - $300,000
• Research Large Project Grant (LPG) - $150,000 
• Education Research Training Grant (ERG) - $100,000
• SAEMF Emerging Infectious Disease and Preparedness Grant - Up to $100,000
• SAEMF/ED Benchmarking Alliance Clinical Operations Research Grant - $50,000
• SAEMF ARMED Pilot Grant - $25,000
• SAEMF ARMED MedEd Pilot Grant - $25,000
• Education Project Grant (EPG) - $20,000
• Geriatric Emergency Medicine Research Catalyst Grant, Supported by Michelle Blanda, MD - $10,000
• SAEMF/Clerkship Directors in Emergency Medicine (CDEM) Innovations in Undergraduate Emergency Medicine Education Grant - $5,000
• MTF/SAEMF Toxicology Research Grant - $20,000
• SAEMF/Academy of Emergency Ultrasound (AEUS) Research Grant - $10,000 
• SAEMF/Global Emergency Medicine Academy (GEMA) Research Pilot Grant - $10,000
• SAEMF/Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine (AWAEM) Research Grant - $5,000
• SAEMF/Simulation Academy Novice Research Grant - $5,000
• SAEMF/Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine (ADIEM) Research Grant - $6,000
• SAEMF/Resident and Medical Students (RAMS) Research Grant - $2,500 - $5,000

Not all categories are offered every year.

SAEMF NIDA Mentor-Facilitated Training Award in Substance Use Disorders Science Dissemination – $12,000 - Deadline for next grant cycle will be in Fall 2025 (date TBA)

EMF-SAEMF Medical Student Research Grant - Maximum $5,000, up to four will be awarded - Deadline for next grant cycle will be in January 2025 (date TBA)

Emergency Medicine Interest Group Grant (EMIG) – $500 – Deadline for next grant cycle will be in January 2025 (date TBA)

GEMSSTAR for Emergency Medicine Supplemental Funding Program - $25,000 - - Deadline for next grant cycle will be in February 2025 (date TBA)

Can't find what you need? Take a look at Other Funding Opportunities. 

SAEMF Grant Submission Tutorial

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