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2008-2009 Faculty Fellowship Committee: Research Fellowship Opportunities
_________________________________________________ In support of innovation in medical education assessment, the Edward J. Stemmler, MD Medical Education Research Fund of the National Board of Medical Examiners is pleased to announce the first annual Applicants may go to http://www.nbme.org/research/stemmler/index.html to read the 2009-2010 Call for Letters of Intent (CFLOI) in its entirety and begin the online application. Information about what should be included in a Letter of Intent and the application process in general can be found in the CFLOI and by logging in to the online application system. Please note that the due date for 2-3 page Letters of Intent is July 31, 2009. PURPOSE and GOALS: The purpose of the Stemmler Fund is to provide support for research and development in innovative evaluation methodologies or techniques, with the potential to advance assessment in medical education or practice, at eligible medical schools. Expected outcomes include advances in the theory, knowledge, or practice of assessment at any point along the continuum of medical education, from undergraduate and graduate education and training, through practice. Pilots, and more comprehensive projects, are both of interest. Collaborative investigations within or among institutions are eligible, particularly as they strengthen the likelihood of the project's contribution and success. ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants for Stemmler Fund grant awards are the medical schools accredited by the LCME or the AOA. The number of proposals submitted by any eligible school is not limited. BUDGET INFORMATION: In the 2009-2010 funding cycle, applicants may request up to $150,000 of NBME funding support for a project period of up to two years. However, a budget should not be included in Letters of Intent submitted to the Stemmler Fund (a budget will be included in Invited Proposals.) SELECTION: Letters of Intent will be evaluated using the following criteria: 1.) The extent to which the proposed research is innovative or will advance assessment in medical education or practice 2.) The extent to which the proposed research addresses an important problem or issue in medical education or practice. Invited Proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria: 1) the relevance and significance of the proposal to the purpose and goals of the program; 2) the adequacy of the research design or methodology; 3) the qualifications of the principal investigator and primary project staff; the adequacy of the budget, timetable, and other key project resources. The number of grants awarded will depend on the nature, quality and level of the requests received. For more information: Web: http://www.nbme.org/research/stemmler/index.html E-mail: stemmlerfund@nbme.org |
