ABMS Scholars Program (formerly ABMS Visiting Scholars Program) Grant

ABMS Scholars Program (formerly ABMS Visiting Scholars Program) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Board of Medical Specialties
Amount: US $15,000
Last Updated: March 11, 2026

Summary

The ABMS Visiting Scholars Program offers $15,000 grants to early-career physicians and researchers, promoting their development as healthcare leaders. This annual program supports research that aligns with the ABMS mission and educational priorities, enabling scholars to collaborate with experts in various fields. Participants gain resources for research projects that enhance certification and improve patient care, making significant contributions to medical education, quality improvement, and racial equity.

Overview

Visiting Scholars Program The ABMS Visiting Scholars Program™ is an annual grant program that supports early-career physicians and researchers in their research and facilitates their evolution as health care leaders within and across the ABMS community. Grants of $15,000 are awarded to support research and travel expenses associated with program participation and research deliverables. The grant may be applied to an existing research project with a new scope or an original research project. The ABMS Visiting Scholars Program supports projects that advance the ABMS mission and align with the research priorities of the ABMS Research and Education Foundation (ABMS REF) and ABMS Member Boards. Scholars advance their research projects and learn from: Certification, research, and data science subject matter expertsNational thought leaders in medical education, certification, and health policyColleagues within and across the certification communityPeers, research mentors, and scholar alumni Program Impact The ABMS Visiting Scholars Program provides lasting professional and personal benefits. Their contributions are positively impacting certification, quality improvement, medical education, racial equity, diagnostic excellence, and patient care.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The ABMS Visiting Scholars Program is ideal for individuals looking to positively impact their profession as well as specialty certification through research. Early-career physicians, junior faculty, fellows, and residents, as well as individuals holding master or doctorate degrees in public health, health services research, educational evaluation and statistics, and public health policy and administration. Veterans Affairs trainees and researchers.

Ineligibility

Student visas are not available.