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About Saem Research Foundation
The SAEM Research Foundation is focused squarely on clinical and biomedical research in emergency and acute care medicine, channeling support to academic medical centers, university research programs, and hospital-based research institutes. Their grants fund investigator-initiated studies, research infrastructure, and collaborative clinical research across leading teaching hospitals and medical schools nationwide. The foundation typically supports established research programs as well as recurring partnerships with prominent academic centers.
Focus Areas
Emergency medicine clinical research and trials (hospital- and ED-based studies)Research infrastructure and program support at academic medical centers and teaching hospitalsSupport for university-based investigator projects in acute care specialtiesMulticenter and collaborative clinical research networks in emergency/critical carePediatric emergency medicine research at children’s hospitals
Who They Fund
emergency medicine cliniciansphysician-researchersmedical trainees (residents and fellows)
About Saem Research Foundation
Saem Research Foundation centers its grantmaking on clinical and biomedical research in emergency and acute care medicine, with support flowing to academic medical centers, university research programs, and hospital-based research institutes. Recent awards show a clear preference for established research settings: Regents of the University of Michigan received $300,000 in 2025, and Denver Health received $300,000 in 2024. The foundation also supports large medical-school and hospital programs at institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University Foundation, and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical College, each funded at $150,000 in the recent grant list. Smaller awards appear alongside those larger research commitments, indicating a mix of infrastructure support, investigator-led studies, and collaborative clinical work. Its funded projects align with emergency medicine, acute care specialties, pediatric emergency medicine, and hospital-based clinical research across teaching hospitals and university-affiliated systems. The pattern suggests a foundation built around research capacity in settings where emergency care is studied, tested, and translated into practice.
What Saem Research Foundation Funds
Emergency medicine clinical research is the foundation’s core focus. Among recent awards, it gave $99,960 to Rush University Medical Center and $99,106 to Advocate Health Care Network for research, both tied to hospital-based clinical work. It also supported academic emergency medicine programs through grants such as $25,000 to Brown Emergency Medicine and $20,000 to Emory University for research.
The foundation also backs specialty research within acute care. It awarded $50,000 to Children's National Hospital for research, consistent with its support for pediatric emergency medicine. Other recent grants went to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai for $25,000 and to Rhode Island Hospital for $20,000, both for research.
Pilot and methods-oriented work appears in its portfolio as well. The active program list includes grants for prehospital care innovation, resident research, advanced research methodology, ultrasound research, geriatric emergency medicine, and toxicology research.
How Saem Research Foundation Gives
Typical grants cluster around a median of $25,000, with a lower quartile of $11,500 and an upper quartile of $100,000. Recent awards range from small scholarship-level grants to six-figure research commitments, showing a portfolio that includes both pilot support and larger institutional projects. The recent-grants list includes multiple years for some institutions, including Regents of the University of Michigan, Denver Health, Baylor College of Medicine, and Stanford-affiliated entities, which points to recurring relationships rather than one-off awards alone. The foundation is a public charity, does not fund individuals as a general rule, and does not make program-related investments. Its active grant programs accept unsolicited applications.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$970K
Total Assets
$13.7M
Total Revenue
$2.9M
Total Expenses
$1.4M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $12K and $100K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$12K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$100K
Geographic Reach
National17 states funded
About 4% of grants go to recipients in NJ.
Funding intensity
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Concentrated, research-focused giving to academic institutions and hospital research centers: a mix of several large multi-year or repeat grants to flagship institutions and many mid- to small-sized project grants. Funding is national in scope but repeatedly directed to a core set of university medical centers and hospital research programs.
Notable grantees: Denver Health, Regents of the University of Michigan, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical College, Stanford University (Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University), Baylor College of Medicine
Topics
academic emergency medicineemergency department clinical careclinical research training in emergency medicinemedical education and curriculum developmentphysician career development (residents/fellows)
Where Saem Research Foundation Makes Grants
Grant recipients are entirely U.S.-based in the provided data, with 45 grants in the United States. The top state by grant count is New Jersey, while Illinois recipients account for 4% of grants. Recent awards landed in cities including Ann Arbor, Denver, Columbus, Houston, Portland, Bloomington, Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago. The list also shows repeated support to recipients in New York, California, and North Carolina, with several grants to institutions in Providence and Redwood City.
Frequently Asked Questions About Saem Research Foundation
What kinds of emergency medicine work does Saem Research Foundation support?
The foundation supports clinical and biomedical research in emergency and acute care medicine. Recent and active funding includes hospital-based clinical research, resident research, prehospital care innovation, ultrasound research, geriatric emergency medicine, toxicology research, and pediatric emergency medicine.
What is the foundation’s typical grant size?
Its typical grant size is $25,000 at the median, with a lower quartile of $11,500 and an upper quartile of $100,000. Recent awards include both smaller scholarship-level grants and larger institutional research grants.
Does the foundation support the same institutions more than once?
Yes. The recent-grants list includes repeat support for Regents of the University of Michigan, Denver Health, Baylor College of Medicine, and Stanford-affiliated entities across multiple years, which indicates recurring relationships with some recipients.
How does Saem Research Foundation handle applications?
Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including the NAEMSP/SAEMF Innovations in Prehospital Care Pilot Grant, Dr. Gregory L. Henry / RAMS Resident Research Grant, the SAEMF Geriatric Emergency Medicine Research Catalyst Grant, the SAEMF/Medical Toxicology Foundation Toxicology Research Grant, and the SAEMF/AEUS Research Grant.
Latest 990 Filing
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Saem Research Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses Aug 1, 2026Award: Up to $20K
SAEMF Education Project Grant (Educational Research Grant)
emergency medicine educationeducational researchteaching innovation+6 more
Who can apply: Applicant must be a SAEM faculty member in good standing, hold an advanced/terminal degree, have a university appointment in emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine, not have previously received an SAEMF Education Project Grant or Education Fellowship award, and demonstrate a long-term plan for a career in emergency medicine education research.
GEMA (Global Emergency Medicine Academy) Research Pilot Grant
global healthinternational emergency medicinementored research+1 more
Who can apply: Applicant must be a SAEM member and GEMA member in good standing, hold an advanced/terminal degree, have a university appointment or active involvement with emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine, be an early career researcher within eight years of residency completion, not have previously received this grant, be considering a career in academic emergency medicine with a global health focus, and have a project requiring travel abroad for at least six weeks.
SAEMF Geriatric Emergency Medicine Research Catalyst Grant
geriatric emergency medicinediagnosis and prognosis in older adultsgeriatric trauma+9 more
Who can apply: Applicant must be a SAEM member in good standing, hold an advanced/terminal degree, have a university appointment in or active involvement with emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine, be an early career researcher within eight years of initial residency training, and not have previously received this grant.
emergency medicine researchpilot data generationscientific questions in emergency medicine+1 more
Who can apply: Applicant must be a SAEM faculty member in good standing, hold an advanced/terminal degree, have a university appointment in or active involvement with emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine, and not have previously received a SAEMF Large Project Grant or an NIH R01/equivalent award.
point-of-care ultrasoundclinical practicepatient outcomes+2 more
Who can apply: Applicant must be a member of SAEM and AEUS in good standing, hold an advanced/terminal degree, have a university appointment or active involvement with emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine, be an early career researcher within eight years of residency completion or an emergency medicine resident, and not have previously received this grant.
emergency medicine research trainingresearch methodologycareer development
Who can apply: Applicant must be a SAEM faculty member in good standing, hold an advanced/terminal degree, and have a university appointment or active involvement with a department/division of emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine at the start of the award period. Applicants must not have previously received disqualifying career development or similar training awards.
Deadline: Deadline: August 1, 2026; applications now open
SAEMF/Medical Toxicology Foundation (MTF) Toxicology Research Grant
medical toxicology practicemedical toxicology educationacute or chronic toxicity from pharmaceuticals and chemicals+4 more
Who can apply: Applicant must be a faculty member in good standing of SAEM or a member of ACMT at the application deadline and during the award period, hold an advanced/terminal degree, have a university appointment in or active involvement with emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine, and not have previously received this grant.
undergraduate emergency medicine educationmedical educationeducational activities
Who can apply: Established or developing EMIGs at medical schools with or without emergency medicine residencies are eligible. Application must be submitted with support from the medical school or university sponsored programs office, and an authorized signing official must accept the award on behalf of the institution. Medical students should serve as primary applicants with a faculty co-applicant; the faculty advisor must be a SAEM faculty member at the deadline.
Deadline: Applications accepted beginning October 2026; deadline 5 p.m. CT on January 31, 2027.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
Recent Grants
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
Recipient
Location
Amount
Year
Purpose
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
ANN ARBOR, MI
$300,000
2025
RESEARCH
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
HOUSTON, TX
$150,000
2025
RESEARCH
OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
PORTLAND, OR
$150,000
2025
RESEARCH
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
CHICAGO, IL
$99,960
2025
RESEARCH
CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL
SILVER SPRING, MD
$50,000
2025
RESEARCH
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
REDWOOD CITY, CA
$26,000
2025
RESEARCH
DENVER HEALTH
DENVER, CO
$25,000
2025
RESEARCH
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
STANFORD, CT
$25,000
2025
RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
CHAPEL HILL, NC
$25,000
2025
RESEARCH
DUKE UNIVERSITY
DURHAM, NC
$20,000
2025
RESEARCH
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
PROVIDENCE, RI
$20,000
2025
RESEARCH
EMORY UNIVERSITY
ATLANTA, GA
$20,000
2025
RESEARCH
HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$19,536
2025
RESEARCH
MAINE HEALTH - PEN BAY MEDICAL CENTER
ROCKPORT, ME
$10,000
2025
RESEARCH
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
ALBANY, NY
$10,000
2025
RESEARCH
WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY
NEW YORK, NY
$10,000
2025
RESEARCH
BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH SYSTEM
BOSTON, MA
$10,000
2025
RESEARCH
DENVER HEALTH
DENVER, CO
$300,000
2024
RESEARCH
TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY
BLOOMINGTON, IN
$150,000
2024
RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES
GAINESVILLE, FL
$100,000
2024
RESEARCH
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
REDWOOD CITY, CA
$100,000
2024
RESEARCH
ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE NETWORK
OAK BROOK, IL
$99,106
2024
RESEARCH
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
ALBANY, NY
$50,000
2024
RESEARCH
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
NEW YORK, NY
$25,000
2024
RESEARCH
BROWN EMERGENCY MEDICINE
PROVIDENCE, RI
$25,000
2024
RESEARCH
WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY
NEW YORK, NY
$20,000
2024
RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
PITTSBURGH, PA
$13,610
2024
RESEARCH
U OF ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM
BIRMINGHAM, AL
$12,500
2024
RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$10,000
2024
RESEARCH
ATRIUM HEALTH - CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER - WAKE FOREST BAPTIST
CHARLOTTE, NC
$10,000
2024
RESEARCH
INTEGRATIVE EMERGENCY SERVICES AT TARRANT COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
FORTH WORTH, TX
$10,000
2024
RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
MADISON, WI
$6,000
2024
RESEARCH
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL COLLEGE
COLUMBUS, OH
$300,000
2023
RESEARCH
THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
BOSTON, MA
$150,000
2023
RESEARCH
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
REDWOOD CITY, CA
$105,000
2023
RESEARCH
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$102,500
2023
RESEARCH
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
HOUSTON, TX
$29,000
2023
RESEARCH
UMASS CHAN MEDICAL SCHOOL
WORCESTER, MA
$25,000
2023
RESEARCH
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
ANN ARBOR, MI
$25,000
2023
RESEARCH
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NY
NEW YORK, NY
$20,500
2023
RESEARCH
BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
BOSTON, MA
$12,000
2023
RESEARCH
NYCHHC HARLEM HOSPITAL
NEW YORK, NY
$12,000
2023
RESEARCH
DUKE UNIVERSITY
DURHAM, NC
$10,000
2023
RESEARCH
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
BALTIMORE, MD
$10,000
2023
RESEARCH
RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
PISCATAWAY, NJ
$5,500
2023
RESEARCH
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
$300,000
ANN ARBOR, MI2025
RESEARCH
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
$150,000
HOUSTON, TX2025
RESEARCH
OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$150,000
PORTLAND, OR2025
RESEARCH
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
$99,960
CHICAGO, IL2025
RESEARCH
CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL
$50,000
SILVER SPRING, MD2025
RESEARCH
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
$26,000
REDWOOD CITY, CA2025
RESEARCH
DENVER HEALTH
$25,000
DENVER, CO2025
RESEARCH
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
$25,000
STANFORD, CT2025
RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
$25,000
CHAPEL HILL, NC2025
RESEARCH
DUKE UNIVERSITY
$20,000
DURHAM, NC2025
RESEARCH
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
$20,000
PROVIDENCE, RI2025
RESEARCH
EMORY UNIVERSITY
$20,000
ATLANTA, GA2025
RESEARCH
HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
$19,536
MINNEAPOLIS, MN2025
RESEARCH
MAINE HEALTH - PEN BAY MEDICAL CENTER
$10,000
ROCKPORT, ME2025
RESEARCH
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
$10,000
ALBANY, NY2025
RESEARCH
WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY
$10,000
NEW YORK, NY2025
RESEARCH
BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH SYSTEM
$10,000
BOSTON, MA2025
RESEARCH
DENVER HEALTH
$300,000
DENVER, CO2024
RESEARCH
TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY
$150,000
BLOOMINGTON, IN2024
RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES
$100,000
GAINESVILLE, FL2024
RESEARCH
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
$100,000
REDWOOD CITY, CA2024
RESEARCH
ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE NETWORK
$99,106
OAK BROOK, IL2024
RESEARCH
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
$50,000
ALBANY, NY2024
RESEARCH
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
$25,000
NEW YORK, NY2024
RESEARCH
BROWN EMERGENCY MEDICINE
$25,000
PROVIDENCE, RI2024
RESEARCH
WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY
$20,000
NEW YORK, NY2024
RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
$13,610
PITTSBURGH, PA2024
RESEARCH
U OF ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM
$12,500
BIRMINGHAM, AL2024
RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
$10,000
PHILADELPHIA, PA2024
RESEARCH
ATRIUM HEALTH - CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER - WAKE FOREST BAPTIST
$10,000
CHARLOTTE, NC2024
RESEARCH
INTEGRATIVE EMERGENCY SERVICES AT TARRANT COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
$10,000
FORTH WORTH, TX2024
RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
$6,000
MADISON, WI2024
RESEARCH
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL COLLEGE
$300,000
COLUMBUS, OH2023
RESEARCH
THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
$150,000
BOSTON, MA2023
RESEARCH
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
$105,000
REDWOOD CITY, CA2023
RESEARCH
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
$102,500
PHILADELPHIA, PA2023
RESEARCH
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
$29,000
HOUSTON, TX2023
RESEARCH
UMASS CHAN MEDICAL SCHOOL
$25,000
WORCESTER, MA2023
RESEARCH
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
$25,000
ANN ARBOR, MI2023
RESEARCH
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NY
