We are seeking institutions to participate in the NFEM Scholar/Mentor Program. With a goal of developing academic Emergency Medicine Scientists, the Scholar/Mentor program stimulates, trains and builds an academic commitment to EM research by supporting junior EM faculty and a mentor for two years.

Interested institutions are invited to apply before Friday, November 18, 2022. Accepted institutions will be notified in January 2023 with an anticipated start of July 2023.

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 

Due Date: November 18, 2022

Mechanism for Submission:  Complete the online application 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)
• Include the number of peer-reviewed publications from department faculty and extramural grants for the last 5 years

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.