AAFP Foundation

Research Stimulation Grants


This program provides $5,000 per project to support research that poses questions of high relevance to family physicians and their patients.  Applications for studies with lower costs are also welcome.

New information regarding submission deadlines:
Effective July 1, 2008 - Research Stimulation Grant applications will be accepted twice a year:

  • September 1
  • March 1

The program goals are to:
  • Support research of value to the practicing physician
  • Encourage proposals by junior investigators
  • Fund pilot studies

Research Stimulation Grants Fact Sheet -- Find out more about program guidelines.
Research Stimulation Grant Guidelines -- Read these guidelines before completing your Research Stimulation Grant application.
(4-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Reseaerch Stimulation Grants Application -- Download the Research Stimulation Grants application in Word format.
(4-page Word file; About Downloading)
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