Annual matching grants awards of $1,250 per externship are available only to AAFP Constituent Chapters or Chapter Foundations. The goal of the Student Externship Matching Grant Program is to stimulate interest among medical students to select a career and/or pursue research opportunities in Family Medicine. Eligibility and program requirements are outlined in the Student Externship Matching Grant Program Fact Sheet.
The 2009 application process is now closed. Applications for 2010 Student Externship Matching Grants will be available in November 2009. Updated information about applying will be posted at that time.
Interested in knowing which AAFP Constituent Chapters or Chapter Foundations received matching grants in recent years?
2008 Student Externship Matching Grants (1-page PDF file; About PDFs)
2009 Student Externship Matching Grants (1-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Those receiving a matching grant award in 2009 must complete and submit the 2009 Disbursement of Funds form (1-page Word file. About Downloading) to receive their payment.
Questions? Contact Sondra Goodman, Programs and Grants Manager or call (800)274-2237, ext. 4457.
