SAEMF/ED Benchmarking Alliance Clinical Operations Research Grant

SAEMF/ED Benchmarking Alliance Clinical Operations Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation
Amount: US $50,000
Last Updated: June 27, 2025

Summary

The SAEMF/ED Benchmarking Alliance Clinical Operations Research Grant offers $50,000 over two years to support emergency medicine faculty or trainees in research projects aimed at enhancing clinical operations. Candidates are encouraged to explore their interests in administrative leadership or research within emergency medicine. The grant emphasizes the importance of mentorship and aims to foster the recipient's growth as an independent researcher, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes in emergency departments.

Overview

SAEMF/ED Benchmarking Alliance Clinical Operations Research Grant Purpose of the Award The SAEMF/ED Benchmarking Alliance Clinical Operations Research Grant awards $50,000 over a two year period ($25,000 per year) to support an emergency medicine faculty member or trainee to conduct a research project to promote research on ED clinical operations. Individuals with an interest in an administrative leadership or a research career relating to ED operations and care delivery are strongly encouraged to apply. Expectations of the Award The SAEMF/ED Benchmarking Alliance Clinical Operations Research Grant is expected to: Answer important questions that help to increase the understanding of the relationship between ED operations/processes and patient outcomesIncrease the body of knowledge that can be used to quantify the influence of ED operations/processes on patient outcomesConsider a study where the ED, or patients, are the unit of observationFoster the growth of the recipient’s experience, reputation and careerHelp the recipient become an independently funded scientist in emergency medicine Applicants for this award are expected to be at different stages of research career development. Applicants may apply as a (1) mentored research scientist or as an (2) independent research scientist. The involvement and availability of mentorship and collaboration appropriate for the applicant’s career stage will be one of the criteria considered by the review committee. Mentored Research Scientist - Applicants applying as mentored researchers should adhere to the mentor eligibility criteria described in the Eligibility Criteria for SAEMF Grants. For mentored applicants, the review committee will consider whether the mentorship plan is appropriate for the candidate’s career stage, the prior relationship with the mentor, and whether the candidate will be prepared for independent funding after the conclusion of the mentorship plan. Independent Research Scientist - Applicants applying as independent research scientists must have a track record of high-quality publications or prior funding that demonstrate a career stage appropriate for independent funding. Applicants need not have an identified primary mentor, though evidence of collaboration with senior investigators in the design and conduct of the research plan will be looked upon favorably. For independent research scientists, the review committee will consider whether the investigator and research team, after the conduct of the proposed study, will be able to submit a compelling application for independent federal funding.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. An applicant for the SAEMF/ED Benchmarking Alliance Clinical Operations Research 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, or be an emergency medicine resident in good standing in an Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-approved emergency medicine residency program 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.Not have previously received the SAEMF/ED Benchmarking Alliance Clinical Operations Research Grant and not have received an NIH R01 award or equivalent. Eligibility will be assessed at the time of the award decision, so applicants funded by a disqualifying source after submission of their application may become ineligible as a result of subsequent funding decisions.Not be a member of the ED Benchmarking Alliance BoardThe 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.