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Fellows Research Grant Program

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 is restructuring our grant funding program. For 2025 there will be one application and award opportunity for the year.
  • Applications Accepted: January 1 – March 7, 2025
  • Project Start Date: June 1, 2025
  • 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)

Eligibility

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.

Program Details

• Application Dates: January 1 – March 7, 2025
• Project Start Date: June 1, 2025
All applications must be received through EFF's grant system by the designated closing date. Late or incomplete submissions will not be reviewed; this includes institution sign-off.
Grant recipients will be required to submit regular progress reports to the Board of Directors of the Endocrine Fellows Foundation. The first such report will be due six months from the starting date of the research project, and the final report due 30 days after the approved project end date. The final project report must include a reconciliation of the actual project expenses compared to the originally submitted budget for the grant. ANY changes to the proposed research or budget must be approved by the Endocrine Fellows Foundation.
Grants applications are reviewed by a national faculty team of researcher leaders. The Endocrine Fellows Foundation will supply critique comments upon request. Past recipients and past applicants of an Endocrine Fellows Foundation grant award are eligible to apply again.

Publications

Publications, including abstracts of presentations at scientific meetings, resulting from a project supported by an Endocrine Fellows Foundation research grant must carry the following acknowledgment: “Funding for this project was received from the Endocrine Fellows Foundation.” Notify the Foundation of all such publications at info@endocrinefellows.org. This information will be shared with Grant donors. We would like to share your success with the Endocrine Fellows Foundation Community via our newsletters, website, or social media. Please let us know if you would prefer that your work not be shared publicly.

Special Conditions

The Endocrine Fellows Foundation research grant recipients must agree to present the results of their research at a future designated Endocrine Fellows Foundation event. If an appearance at an in-person forum or educational session is requested, a stipend towards travel and hotel will be provided. This is in addition to the grant.

Administration/Budget

Grant funding determines the number of awardees for each cycle. Each grant will be a one-time award for a one to two year time frame.
  • EFF grant funds cannot be used for salaries of any kind or indirect research costs (i.e., computers, software, durable equipment, faculty support, etc.), organization memberships, tuition support for degree enhancement or travel.
  • Expenses submitted can include experimental supplies, animal costs contingent on compliance with applicable PHS Policy requirements, and expenses for clinical studies including costs for participation of subjects, statistical analysis, and evaluation of results. Statistician costs and publication costs cannot exceed 25% of the submitted budget. Other project specific expenses will be considered if they are not listed above.
Endocrine Fellows Foundation research grants will be awarded to the institution on behalf of the fellow. The institution will then administer the funds. Unused EFF grant funds must be returned to the Foundation 60 days after the project ends or the fellow awardee leaves the designated institution.

FAQs

See the Grant Application FAQs page for additional information such as Q. "May I apply for a fellows grant even if my IRB approval is still pending?" A. Yes, you may apply. If selected the grant award will be held until IRB approval is confirmed.
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