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Fellows Research Grant

Endocrine Fellows Foundation

The Foundation has long recognized the difficulty in training new thought leaders in clinical, translational, and basic science. Funding and support for endocrine fellows remains quite limited both during their training and as they move into nascent academic careers. Our Fellows Research Grant Program is an integral part of what we do to support fellows and junior faculty investigators. Obtaining new grants is often dependent on prior grant recipient history and the ability of fellows to successfully initiate new research projects. This is critical for further long-term career development. With the compression of many fellow training programs from three years to two more fellows are staying on at their institution and working on more complex research projects. To support fellows initiating their own projects or leading a significant component of a larger department project, EFF has restructured our fellows grant funding program. For 2026 there will be one application and award opportunity for the year.

Applications Accepted: January 1 – March 10, 2026
Project Start Date: June 1, 2026
Applicants must be a current endocrine fellow or a recent graduate (less than 1-year post graduation) at the time of application.
The project duration can be up to two years as long as the awardee remains at their institution.
The grant award will be up to $10,000 depending on the project requirements as outlined in the submitted budget.

Similar to NIH/federal grants, awards are based on the quality, relevance, feasibility, and impact of the research proposed; the fellow’s direct learning opportunity, with consideration given for the applicant's experience; and the autonomy of the fellow’s work if the submitted project is part of a larger department or mentor research project.
A rigorous peer-reviewed grant process gives a very thorough high-level evaluation and feedback to all fellows who participate. Grant awardees whose projects pass this rigorous review can utilize these projects as springboard to future success in the field, creating our leaders of tomorrow.

Required Documents

Research Proposal of no more than 2,000 words
Graphs and Images submitted in the Optional Documents Section
Detailed Budget for Grant Funds
Applicant's C/V
Statement from Applicant's Mentor
Human Research Committee Approval (if required)
Animal Research Committee Approval (if required)
Committee on Biohazards Approval (if required)

AI Based Application Success Predictor

From a reviewer’s perspective, successful EFF proposals typically share the following strengths:

✔ 1. Relevance to Endocrine Science and Patient Care

Proposals should address important endocrinology, diabetes, or metabolic disease questions, clearly tied to clinical or translational impact within the field. EFF 2020

✔ 2. Feasible, Well-Scoped Research Plan

Given the modest budget, projects should have:

Clearly defined aims

Achievable methods and milestones

Realistic timelines within the grant period. EFF 2020

✔ 3. Strong Mentor & Institutional Support

A clear mentor statement and institutional sign-offs signal that the research environment and supervision are appropriate for the proposed work and for the fellow’s development. EFF 2020

✔ 4. Early Career Development Emphasis

Proposals that demonstrate how the project will:

Build independent research skills

Generate preliminary data for future, larger awards

Enhance the candidate’s academic trajectory

tend to score higher. EFF 2020

✔ 5. Scientific Merit, Innovation & Clarity

Reviewers value:

Clear articulation of the research hypothesis or question

Sound methodology

Explicit experimental or analytical plans

Well-justified budgets aligned with the research aims. EFF 2020

🛠 Practical Application Tips

✔ Start early on your research proposal and budget justification.
✔ Tailor your narrative to explain why this project matters in endocrinology.
✔ Engage your mentor in drafting the mentor support letter well before the deadline.
✔ Document regulatory approvals in advance (IRB, IACUC, etc.).
✔ Plan for dissemination (presentations/publications) and note expected outlets in your proposal.

📌 Summary: EFF Competitive Grant Support

Feature	Details
Program	Fellows Research Grant Program
Target applicants	Endocrine fellows & recent graduates (≤1 yr)
Award size	Up to ~$10,000
Duration	Up to 2 years
Focus	Clinical/translational/basic endocrinology research
Key strengths	Relevance, feasibility, mentorship, early career development

Specialties

Endocrine Surgery

Eligibility Requirements

The applicant must be a current endocrine fellow or a recent graduate (less than 1-year post graduation) working at an ACGME accredited endocrine program and be sponsored by a full-time faculty member. Both the applicant and the sponsor must be recommended by the chairperson of the department/division in which the proposed research is to be undertaken. The applicant should hold a MD, DO, or MBBS degree and have completed medical residency training. MD-PhD applicants should have no more than two years post-doctorate experience. PhD applicants without an MD or DO degree may apply, however, priority will be given to MD, DO, and MBBS applicants. The applicant’s institution, the sponsor, and the applicant will be jointly responsible for the accuracy and validity of the information contained in the application. All parties will need to sign-off on the application via the application portal.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Endocrine Fellows Foundation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 2321 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Marion, CT 06444

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