AOF/ACOFP Foundation Family Medicine Research Grant

The AOF/ACOFP Foundation Family Medicine Research Grant was established in 2024 through a collaboration between the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) and the ACOFP Foundation to provide financial support for Osteopathic endeavors in research and education for the advancement of the profession and provide opportunities for publishing such research.

A grant of $10,000 will be awarded to one (1) Osteopathic Family Medicine Resident or Fellow in training, distributed in two installments: first installment of $7,500 upon completion of the grant agreement, and final installment of $2,500 upon completion of the final grant report. This award may be given more than once annually.

Eligibility Requirements

Family Medicine Resident or a Fellow in a training program who is a member in good standing of the ACOFP.
Applicant must be from an osteopathically recognized program
All aspects of research must be conducted during training.
Selected recipient must submit an abstract and paper within 6 months of completion to a research related journal.
Selected recipient must notify the ACOFP Foundation and AOF of all publications of this research for up to two (2) years after the conclusion of this grant; publication(s) must recognize the grant and list the funders as “The American Osteopathic Foundation and the ACOFP Foundation.”

About the Grant

The grant will award up to:

$10,000 split into two installments.

Next steps:

Grant Timeline

Submissions Open:

Mid-Summer to Fall.
Decision Date:

November.
Award Date:

February.

Application Process

Gather all application materials listed below and send in your application before the deadline:

Completed online application form
CV/Resume/Biosketch
A detailed budget including total cost; how the applicant plans to use the funds and a list of requested and secured funding amounts/sources
Stage/Phase of Research
Research Project Plan: The applicant must propose a succinct project that clearly outlines the background, hypothesis(es), specific aims, and scientific approach that will be taken to address each specific aim. An impact statement should also be included that describes the importance of the research to the practice of Osteopathic medicine.
Title of Paper or Research Report
Concept paper or published research including abstract with citations
Two letters of recommendation, from the following:
- Lead Mentor (advisor): submitted by the Lead Mentor, on institutional letterhead, describing their role in the research project, detailing their commitment to the applicant’s training, and their experience mentoring other students, residents, or junior faculty level researchers.
- Individual of the applicant’s choosing: a DO or PhD recommendation is strongly encouraged.