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The David E. Wilcox, MD, FACEP Endowed Scholarships

Society for Academic Emergency Medicine

About the Scholarships

Selection: All applicants to the SAEMF RAMS Medical Student and Resident Grants will be automatically considered for these scholarships, which will be awarded to the highest scoring application for the SAEMF RAMS Medical Student and for the SAEMF RAMS Resident Research Grants, as identified by SAEMF and its Grants Committee. These distinguished grantees will be honored as The David E. Wilcox, MD, FACEP RAMS Research Grant Medical Student Endowed Scholarship recipient and The David E. Wilcox, MD, FACEP RAMS Research Grant Resident Endowed Scholarship recipient.
Amount: Each scholarship is valued at $1,250 and should be used to supplement the grant awarded.
Awards: The scholarships will be offered in conjunction with the annual grant application cycle.
For More Information: Contact grants@saem.org for further details. Or, review the SAEM RAMS Medical Student and Resident Grants and apply!

New! We are pleased to announce additional opportunities for the recipients of The David E. Wilcox, MD, FACEP Endowed Scholarships, thanks to his continued generosity.

Beginning with the 2027 cycle, the recipient of The David E. Wilcox, MD, FACEP RAMS Research Grant Resident Endowed Scholarship will also receive The SAEMF / David E. Wilcox, MD, FACEP Future EM Leaders Endowed Travel Award to help support their attendance at the EMF–SAEMF Grantee Workshop (invitation extended during the first year of award). This invitation-only workshop provides early-career investigators the opportunity to present research, engage with NIH leaders, and advance their professional development. The recipient will receive additional details with their award notification

The recipient of The David E. Wilcox, MD, FACEP RAMS Research Grant Medical Student Endowed Scholarship will also receive the SAEMF / David E. Wilcox, MD, FACEP Medical Student Ambassador (MSA) Endowed Scholarship. This opportunity supports participation as a Medical Student Ambassador at the SAEM’s Annual Meeting during the recipient’s award year, equipping them with invaluable skills, connections, and exposure to cutting-edge research and innovation. Details of the MSA program are available at saem.org. The recipient will receive additional details with their award notification.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Demonstrated commitment to an emergency medicine research career (highest predictor)

This is one of the few factors explicitly highlighted by SAEMF across all grant programs.

SAEMF states that greater consideration is given to applicants who demonstrate a sustained commitment to:

Emergency medicine-focused research
Academic emergency medicine
Research presentations
Peer-reviewed publications
National and international research activities
Long-term research career development

Applicants are scored on both their stated and demonstrated commitment to emergency medicine research.

2. Strong mentorship and research training plan (very high predictor)

For career-development awards such as the RTG, the primary purpose is investigator development rather than simply funding a project.

Successful applications typically demonstrate:

Experienced mentor(s)
Structured research training
Methodology training
Clear career-development goals
Protected research time
Regular mentorship meetings

The RTG specifically aims to provide intensive training and mentorship to develop future emergency medicine researchers.

3. High-quality, hypothesis-driven emergency medicine research

Competitive projects generally address important questions in:

Emergency medicine
Critical care
Toxicology
Ultrasound
Geriatric emergency medicine
Health services research
Clinical operations
Medical education
Disaster preparedness
Global emergency medicine

Reviewers favor studies with:

Strong scientific rationale
Clear hypotheses
Rigorous methodology
Appropriate statistical plans
Feasible timelines

4. Strong publication and presentation record

Successful applicants commonly demonstrate:

First-author publications
Peer-reviewed manuscripts
Scientific abstracts
Oral presentations
National meeting participation

SAEMF explicitly lists publication quality and research presentations as indicators of research commitment and competitiveness.

5. Strong institutional and departmental research environment

SAEMF places substantial emphasis on the host department.

Competitive institutions typically demonstrate:

Active emergency medicine research programs
Funded investigators
Ongoing IRB-approved studies
Formal research curricula
Research support personnel
Dedicated research infrastructure

Reviewers assess whether the institution can support the applicant's development into an independent investigator.

6. Potential for future external funding

A major objective of SAEMF funding is creating investigators who later obtain:

NIH funding
Federal grants
Foundation grants
Independent research support

Projects that generate:

Preliminary data
Pilot findings
Proof-of-concept evidence

for future larger grants are particularly attractive.

7. Active involvement in SAEM

This is a unique predictor compared with many other societies.

SAEMF specifically notes that applicants may receive more favorable consideration if they demonstrate:

SAEM membership involvement
Committee participation
SAEM presentations
Academy participation
Leadership activities within SAEM

This reflects the Foundation's goal of building future leaders in academic emergency medicine.

8. Leadership potential in academic emergency medicine

Programs such as the Education Research Training Grant specifically seek applicants who show:

Leadership potential
Academic advancement potential
Educational leadership
Research independence

Strong applicants usually present a clear long-term vision for becoming leaders in emergency medicine research or education.

Specialties

Emergency Medicine

Eligibility Requirements

The Applicant

The applicant for any SAEMF Grant must be a member of SAEM in good standing at application deadline and during the entire award period. Additional applicant eligibility criteria for each grant can be found in the Request for Applications for each grant. For grants that require Faculty membership in SAEM, this may include Fellows.

For all SAEMF grants, greater consideration for receipt of the award will be given to applicants who:

Demonstrate a sustained interest in and commitment to emergency medicine-focused research and a research career. This demonstrated commitment may include the number of years involved in research or emergency medicine-focused research; number and quality of emergency medicine-focused research publications and presentations; research presentations at scientific meetings; and local, regional, national and international activities focused on research or emergency medicine-focused research. Applicants will be judged and scored according to their expressed and demonstrated commitment to these areas. Applicants who provide evidence of this commitment may receive more favorable scores. Greater involvement in topic areas applicable to the research proposal (e.g., toxicology, critical care, etc) will also be considered.
Demonstrate evidence of involvement in SAEM activities and functions. Demonstrated involvement includes active participation in SAEM activities and functions (e.g., SAEM presentations and committee membership). Applicants will be judged and scored according to their expressed and demonstrated commitment to SAEM. Applicants who provide evidence of this commitment may receive more favorable scores.

For the Emergency Department Benchmarking Alliance Grant, greater consideration for receipt of the award will be given to applicants who:

Utilize the EDBA dataset.
Demonstrate a sustained interest in and commitment to a career in administrative leadership or research relating to ED operations and care delivery. This demonstrated commitment may include training in ED operation leadership or research including but not limited to fellowship or other training, the number of years involved in research or emergency medicine-focused research or operations leadership; number and quality of research or emergency medicine-focused research or quality improvement publications and presentations; presentations at scientific, or operations improvement/innovation meetings; and local, regional, national and international activities focused on ED operations improvement or research. Applicants will be judged and scored according to their expressed and demonstrated commitment to these areas. Applicants who provide evidence of this commitment may receive more favorable scores.
Demonstrate evidence of involvement in SAEM activities and functions. Demonstrated involvement includes active participation in SAEM activities and functions (e.g., SAEM presentations and committee membership). Applicants will be judged and scored according to their expressed and demonstrated commitment to SAEM. Applicants who provide evidence of this commitment may receive more favorable scores.
Demonstrate evidence of involvement in EDBA activities and functions. Demonstrated involvement includes active participation in EDBA activities and functions (e.g., EDBA presentations and committee membership). Applicants will be judged and scored according to their expressed and demonstrated commitment to EDBA. Applicants who provide evidence of this commitment may receive more favorable scores.

The Host Department

The applicant’s host department:

Must be a department or division (or equivalent) of emergency medicine within or outside of the United States.
Should be actively involved in emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine research and education.
Should have an established research program as exemplified by: (a) faculty/staff with extra- and/or intramural competitive grant funding; (b) current Institutional Review Board (IRB, or equivalent) approved clinical, education, health services, or laboratory research in progress; (c) faculty/staff who have presented their research at national or international meetings; (d) faculty/staff publications in peer-reviewed research journals; (e) a formal research curriculum; and (f) dedicated funds, space, and support personnel available to ensure completion of projects in which the applicant will participate.
Must provide financial support for SAEM annual meeting attendance for the duration of the award. Up to $1,000 in grant funds may be used for expenses related to attending the SAEM Annual Meeting during the award year(s).
For the SAEMF ARMED Pilot Grant only: Together with the host institution, must provide at least $25,000 in matching funds to support the proposed project together.
Provide adequate administrative and clerical support to the recipient, including, but not limited to, office space, administrative support, and information systems.
Demonstrate a track record of involvement and commitment to research and training at local, state, and national levels. In the majority and ideal circumstances, the host institution should have an accredited emergency medicine residency program.
Demonstrate the availability of faculty, resident and/or medical student teaching opportunities relevant to the project and applicant’s needs for the project, when applicable (e.g.,. Education Project Grant, Education Research Training Grant, Simulation Academy Novice Research Grant, AEUS Research Grant)
For the SAEMF ARMED Pilot Grant only: Together with the host department, must provide at least $25,000 in matching funds to support the proposed project together
Should be an academic department/division (or equivalent) of emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine.
Is expected to have access and facilities for training similar to those outlined in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) guidelines for clinical research.
Should have experience mentoring current/former trainees who are developing/have productive careers as research scientists.
Should have expertise in the applicant’s proposed area of research.
Should have expertise in research methodology.
Must commit the necessary time to provide both project-specific and general research training to the mentee to ensure a productive mentor-mentee relationship.
Must supervise the mentee’s research project.
Must provide the necessary equipment and resources to execute the mentee’s research project if these are not available from the mentee’s department/division or another source specified in the grant application.
May be located either at the applicant’s institution or at another institution.

Eligible Countries:

United States

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 1111 East Touhy Ave, Suite 540, Des Plaines, IL 60018

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