SAEMF Announces New Enhancements to Grant Portfolio: Apply by August 1, 2021 We’re pleased to announce several enhancements to our grant programs for the current application cycle. If you are planning to apply for an SAEM Foundation grant this summer, make sure to review the information below and, if applicable, adjust your proposal..
Making Wellness Research a Priority We’re pleased to introduce a new Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) for Wellness. Research topics of interest include but are not limited to: •
Awareness and recognition of the prevalence of emergency medicine (EM) physician burnout
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Risks of mental health problems, including depression and suicide
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Strategies to mitigate risks of mental health problems
Research supporting wellness in diversity, equity, and inclusion is also encouraged. Applications to this NOSI are encouraged in the Research Training Grant, Research Large Project Grant, Education Research Grant and Education Project Grant categories.
Flexibility for Research Training Grant Budget Allowances The flagship Research Training Grant (RTG) provides $300,000 to one recipient per year for career development. In an effort to give grant recipients and institutions more flexibility with the RTG, funds may now be used for salary support or project expenses. We are pleased to share the following new Research Training Grant budget allowances: •
The Research Training Grant will provide a total of up to $150,000 per year for two years as support for the awardee. Detailed budgets will be required.
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Funds may be used for applicant salary or research support costs, but no administrative costs (secretarial support, laboratory space, etc.) will be permitted.
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Research coordinator(s) and research support are allowable expenses if they are a direct cost of the project.
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Fringe benefits for the applicant are permissible in addition to applicant salary. Funds may not be used to support the salaries or fringe benefits of mentors or co-investigators.
Contact Grants@saem.org with any questions about this change.
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