AAFP Foundation


Practice Based Research Network (PBRN) Stimulation Grants

Research Committee Announces New Maximum Award Amount

Effective as of the second cycle of 2009, this program provides $7,500 per project to support research conducted by family physicians affiliated or associated with a PBRN in Family Medicine. Applications for studies with lower costs are also welcome.

PBRN Stimulation Grant applications are accepted twice a year:
  • September 1
  • March 1

Special Notice: The Research Committee especially encourages submission of proposals on topics applicable to the Patient Centered Medical Home. The PCMH has been selected as a priority topic for research in 2010 and the first cycle of 2011.
Research Committee announcement of PBRN Stimulation Grant awards in 2011 (1-page PDF file; About PDFs).
For additional information, potential applicants should contact the AAFP Foundation office to clarify an issue or address a question at 800-274-2237, ext. 4470, or email smorantz@aafp.org.

The following application materials can be downloaded:
PBRN Stimulation Grants Fact Sheet -- For program details click here.
PBRN Stimulation Grant Guidelines -- Access these guidelines before your fill out the application for the PBRN Research Stimulation Grants.
(5-page PDF file; About PDFs)
PBRN Research Stimulation Grant Application -- Download the PBRN Research Stimulation Grant application now in Word format.
(5-page Word file; About Downloading)
PBRN Abstracts -- Learn about Family Medicine research conducted in Practice Based Research Networks.
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