Education Research Training Grant (ERG)

Education Research Training Grant (ERG)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation
Amount: US $100,000
Last Updated: December 09, 2024

Summary

The Education Research Training Grant (ERG) provides $100,000 over two years to support early career researchers in education research training, aiming for an advanced degree in education. It promotes innovation in emergency medicine education by funding projects that are measurable and reproducible. Recipients are expected to complete research training, publish outcomes, and attend the SAEM Annual Meeting. The grant emphasizes the importance of institutional support and leadership potential in medical education.

Overview

Education Research Training Grant (ERG) Purpose of the Award The SAEMF Education Research Training Grant awards $100,000 over a two-year period ($50,000 per year) starting the specified date to support a fellow or junior faculty member in education research training, including pursuit and preferably completion of an advanced degree in education. This award strives to foster innovation in teaching, education, and educational research in emergency medicine for faculty-, fellow-, resident- and medical student-level learners. Expectations of the Award The Education Research Training Grant recipient is expected to: Execute a novel educational project that can be used by educators within SAEM and emergency medicine. The project should be measurable, reproducible, and its outcomes able to be disseminated to the SAEM membership. Complete a mentored education research training program that includes elements appropriate for the needs and educational career development of the applicant. Applicants without an advanced degree related to medical education research (ex. Masters/PhD in Medical Education, Masters in Clinical Research) are encouraged to seek one as part of the training plan. Receive sufficient departmental and institutional support to limit clinical (including moonlighting) or administrative work to no more than 16 hours per week. Attend the SAEM Annual Meeting during both years of the award. Submit interim and final progress reports in accordance with SAEMF instructions. 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. 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. An applicant for the Education Research Training Grant must:Be a member of SAEM in good standing at application deadline and during the entire award period. Have an advanced/doctoral or terminal educational degree (e.g., MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, DSc or equivalent). Hold a university appointment in or be actively involved (e.g., have an adjunct appointment) with a department or division of emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine at the start of the award period. The applicant may work as a clinician at an institution other than the host institution or the institution at which the project will be conducted. Be an early career researcher, defined as completing initial residency training within eight (8) years of the start of the award period. SAEMF will consider requests for exceptions to this requirement for various reasons, including but not limited to medical concerns, disability, and active-duty military service. Each of these requests is reviewed on a case by case basis, and must be made prior to the application deadline. SAEM will approve an automatic extension of one year for childbirth within the early career period.All extension requests must be made before the nomination deadline. Fellowship training does not affect the requirement for defining an early career researcher. Not have received an SAEMF Education Research Training Grant (formerly Education Fellowship grant) previously. Show potential for leadership in medical education, including residency programs, medical student clerkships, and medical school courses.The awardee is expected to attend the SAEM Annual Meeting during the award year.The applicant’s host department: Must be a department or division (or equivalent) of emergency medicine within or outside of the United States. Should be actively involved in emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine research and education. Should have an established research program as exemplified by: faculty/staff with extra- and/or intramural competitive grant funding; current Institutional Review Board (IRB, or equivalent) approved clinical, education, health services, or laboratory research in progress; faculty/staff who have presented their research at national or international meetings; faculty/staff publications in peer-reviewed research journals; a formal research curriculum; and dedicated funds, space, and support personnel available to ensure completion of projects in which the applicant will participate. Must provide financial support for SAEM annual meeting attendance for the duration of the award. Up to $1,000 in grant funds may be used for expenses related to attending the SAEM Annual Meeting during the award year(s).The applicant’s host institution must:Provide adequate administrative and clerical support to the recipient, including, but not limited to, office space, administrative support, and information systems. Demonstrate a track record of involvement and commitment to research and training at local, state, and national levels. In the majority and ideal circumstances, the host institution should have an accredited emergency medicine residency program. Demonstrate the availability of faculty, resident and/or medical student teaching opportunities relevant to the project and applicant’s needs for the project, when applicable (e.g.,. Education Project Grant, Education Research Training Grant, Simulation Academy Novice Research Grant, AEUS Research Grant). You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.