AAFP Foundation: Sandra L. Panther Fellowship in the History of Family Medicine Grant

AAFP Foundation: Sandra L. Panther Fellowship in the History of Family Medicine Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation
Amount: US $3,000
Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Summary

The Sandra L. Panther Fellowship, offered by the AAFP Foundation, supports research in the history of Family Medicine, providing a $3,000 award to the fellow upon project completion. This annual fellowship encourages diverse researchers, including family physicians and historians, to explore topics related to Family Medicine's past, enhancing understanding and appreciation of its evolution. Successful candidates will work onsite at the Center for the History of Family Medicine, producing a durable product from their research.

Overview

NOTE: Individuals interested in the Fellowship should first consult the Center's Catalog(2 MB PDF) or contact Center staff to explore the collection and its available resources. Sandra L. Panther Fellowship in the History of Family Medicine Each year, the Center for the History of Family Medicine (CHFM) sponsors one Fellowship supporting research at the Center to advance understanding and appreciation of the history of Family Medicine. The Sandra L. Panther Fellowship provides a $3,000 award distributed to the fellow upon completion of their research at the Center for the History of Family Medicine. Program Overview The Center for the History of Family Medicine (CHFM) sponsors one Fellowship in the History of Family Medicine each year. The Fellowship supports research using the collections of the CHFM to advance understanding and appreciation of the history of Family Medicine. Fellowship Project The proposed project may be on any subject relating to the history of general practice, family practice, or Family Medicine, its practitioners, and their role in health and health care in the United States. Fellowship Goals The goals of the Sandra L. Panther Fellowship in the History of Family Medicine, sponsored by the Center for the History of Family Medicine, are to: Advance Family Medicine practice, education, research and policy through improved understanding of its history. Stimulate the use of the Center's collection of materials. Increase awareness of the Center and its collection among a broad variety of historians, scholars, educators and others. Add to the fund of knowledge on the history of Family Medicine and related fields. Stimulate the careers and work of scholars interested in the past and future of Family Medicine. Funding The successful applicant will receive a Fellowship award of $3,000. The award will be given to the Fellow after they visit the Center to conduct research for their approved project. The Fellowship will be awarded directly to the individual applicant and not to the institution where he or she may be employed.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. We encourage interested researchers, including family physicians, students, residents, historians, scholars, educators, scientists and other health professionals to apply for the Fellowship. The proposed project may be on any subject relating to the history of general practice, family practice, or Family Medicine, its practitioners, and their role in health and health care in the United States.In addition, the proposed project must lead to a durable product in any format (e.g., written report or manuscript, audio or video recording including oral history interviews, artwork, etc.) of the applicant's choosing.Research related to the project must be conducted within the specified timeframe of the Fellowship year. Anytime during that period, research should be conducted onsite at the Center for the History of Family Medicine.

Ineligibility

CHFM staff, volunteers and serving members of the Board of Curators are not eligible.