2026 Research Seed Funding Grant

About

A funding program offering $25,000 to support innovative research projects in medical physics, aimed at early-career researchers who meet specific eligibility criteria. Participants can use the funds for various research-related expenses, including salaries and travel for scientific meetings, while also committing to submit a detailed report at the end of the funding period.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  $25,000 grant for research-related expenses
• 🎓Salary Support
  Funds may be used to partially support salary for students, trainees, lab technicians
• ✈️ Travel Funding
  Travel expenses for scientific meetings can be included in the budget.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be within 10 years of completing their terminal research degree or medical physics residency
• Must be a member of AAPM at the time of application
• No previous grants >$50,000 as principal investigator.

Participation Commitments

• A report must be submitted at the end of the 12-month period along with itemized expenses
• Notify the grant administrator if applying to multiple funding sources
• The award will not support indirect costs.

Target Sector

Medical Physics

Target Location

Global