Eligibility Requirements
Institutions will be selected based on their demonstrated ability to meet the following criteria:
- Aligned vision/mission with the NFEM
- Adequate research infrastructure: open clinical research projects, research staff, access to regulatory and biostatistics support
- A commitment to research: peer-reviewed publications and extramural grants
- A research fellowship: the fellowship does not have to be within the department but needs to support the research development of the emergency medicine faculty
- Junior and senior faculty mentors that are willing to participate in the Scholar/Mentor Program
- Willingness to contribute the in-kind match ($30K/year for Scholar/Mentor Program) and attribute the foundation in related scholarship
Application Instructions
Mechanism for Submission: Complete the online application bellow and upload the three documents identified below.
Required Documents: The following three documents are to be uploaded into the designated spots in the application. Documents should have 1” margins and font larger than 10pt.
1. Narrative:
- 3-page document that highlights the following:
- How does the research vision/mission of the applying institution align with that of NFEM?
- Research and training infrastructure, including the details of the research infrastructure, fellowship, potential scholar pipeline, and mentoring capacity
- How participating in NFEM will benefit the institution
- Commitment to providing matching funds (can be in-kind resources)
2. Potential Scholar Information:
- 1-page document that highlights at least 2 potential scholars. Include the training/background, career goals, and research area for the potential scholar. Also include the potential mentors and the funding history of the potential scholar/mentor pair.
For questions about the application or eligibility requirements, contact R. Gentry Wilkerson, MD, Director of Scholar Mentor Program.
Please submit the application below to be considered for the NFEM Scholar/Mentor Program