ACMS Foundation Research Mentorship Award

Application Requirements

Required Materials:
1. NIH-format Biosketches (maximum 3 pages each)
- One biosketch from the mentor applicant
- One biosketch from the mentee applicant

2. Research Proposal in PDF format with the following sections (maximum 2 pages total):
- Specific Aims - Identify what you intend to research/accomplish and the hypothesis to be tested
- Background and Significance - Describe why the research is important, what has already been done in the area of interest, and how this research will add to the current body of knowledge
- Preliminary Studies - Describe any studies that you have already performed pertaining to the research subject
- Methods/Experimental Design - Identify how you are going to carry out the research. Describe in detail the experimental design, methodology, and manner in which the data will be analyzed
- Environment and Mentorship Plan – Describe in detail the organizational structure where you work, including support and resources available to you
- Literature Cited (Not included in page limit)

3. Detailed Budget (maximum 1 page): Applicants are encouraged to use the entire award for direct costs related to the research. Any administrative or salary costs must be specified in the submitted budget

4. Letter of Support from Mentor Applicant (maximum 1 page)

Submission Process

• Applications must be submitted online using the application link (specific URL not provided in materials)
• Deadline: February 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT