Residents are eligible to develop a research proposal to submit to the AAFP Foundation Research Committee (RC) for funding consideration. Grants (up to $2,000) each) are available for short-term research projects that can be conducted and reported within a 6-month time period.
Resident Research Grants Fact Sheet
Resident Research Grant Awards
November 10, 2008 - Resident Research Proposal Submission Deadline
Because the RC believes it is important for resident researchers to seek guidance from a local mentor with experience in family medicine research for the development of the protocol, the mentor will be required to sign the proposal along with the applicant.
Because the RC believes it is important for resident researchers to seek guidance from a local mentor with experience in family medicine research for the development of the protocol, the mentor will be required to sign the proposal along with the applicant.
November 28, 2008 - Notification of Grant Awards
All applicants will receive a letter announcing the RC's funding decision.
June 30, 2009 - Final Report Submission Deadline
Project reports will be submitted no later than June 30, 2009 and each resident will receive a scholarshiip to attend the 2009 Research Skills Seminar and National Conference to give a 10-minute presentation on his/her research project.
Project reports will be submitted no later than June 30, 2009 and each resident will receive a scholarshiip to attend the 2009 Research Skills Seminar and National Conference to give a 10-minute presentation on his/her research project.
Best Paper Award
The Best Paper Award will recognize the best overall research project. All grant recipients' projects will be considered and an award will be presented to the individual whose proposal and final report show exemplary execution.
The Best Paper Award will recognize the best overall research project. All grant recipients' projects will be considered and an award will be presented to the individual whose proposal and final report show exemplary execution.
Electronic Submission Required
Click Resident Research Grant Application to the application downloadable in MS Word format. (About Downloading.)
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