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 six-month time period.
Resident Research Grants Fact Sheet
Resident Research Grant Awards
October 1, 2010 - Resident Research Proposal Submission Deadline
November 15, 2010 - Notification of Grant Awards
All applicants will receive a letter announcing the RC's funding decision.
June 30, 2011 - Final Report Submission Deadline
Note: Resident Researchers who received a scholarship to the National Conference must complete and return a W-9 to the AAFP Foundation before a grant disbursement is made.
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 award recipient will be announced during the National Conference at the 2011 Resident Research Paper Presentations.
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