Founders Award
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
The Founders Award is given to an individual for outstanding contributions to the science or practice of Pain Medicine.
Award Criteria:
- Continued contributions to basic or clinical science of Pain Medicine
- Demonstration of clinical excellence or innovation in the practice of Pain Medicine
Selection Process: Honorees are selected by the AAPM Awards Committee. Voting members may nominate individuals for the Awards Committee for consideration during the annual call for nominations.
Presentation: Award presented during the AAPM Annual Meeting
How to Apply
Nomination Process
- Voting members may nominate individuals during the annual call for nominations
- Nominations submitted to AAPM Awards Committee for consideration
- Contact info@painmed.org for questions about the awards or nomination process
What American Academy of Pain Medicine actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $30K
- Median grant
- $30K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: La Jolla, CA.
Example grants
University of California San Diego · La Jolla, CA
Research stipend
$30K
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