Emergency Medicine Interest Group Grant (EMIG)

Emergency Medicine Interest Group Grant (EMIG)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: September 02, 2025

Summary

The Emergency Medicine Interest Group Grant (EMIG), funded by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation, supports medical student interest groups in enhancing emergency medicine education. Grants of up to $500 are awarded for one year, with potential for renewal. Eligible applicants include established or developing EMIGs at medical schools, focusing on educational initiatives. This grant aims to foster innovation in teaching methodologies and support resources for students pursuing education in emergency medicine.

Overview

NOTE: All application components, including letters of support, must be submitted through the SAEM Foundation Grant Portal by the deadline. Emergency Medicine Interest Group Grant (EMIG) The SAEM Foundation recognizes the valuable role of emergency medicine medical student interest groups (EMIGs), and awards grants to support these groups' educational activities. The goals of the SAEM Emergency Medicine Interest Group grants are: To promote growth of emergency medicine education at the medical student level, To identify new educational methodologies advancing undergraduate education in emergency medicine, and To support educational endeavors of an EMIG. Given these broad goals, there are few limitations on the nature of eligible proposals. Funding An award of up to $500 is provided for one year. Awardees may apply for subsequent years of funding on a competitive basis.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicant: Established or developing EMIGs, located at medical schools with or without emergency medicine residencies, are eligible to apply. This grant must be submitted with the support of your medical school or university sponsored programs office! An authorized signing official at the school/university is the only individual able to accept this award on the school/university’s behalf. Medical students should serve as primary applicants with a faculty co-applicant also listed.Proposals should focus on educational activities or projects related to undergraduate education in emergency medicine. Grant monies may be used for supplies, consultation, and seed money.

Ineligibility

Faculty salary support is excluded.Funding cannot be used for salary or institutional overhead.