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Stemmler Grants is sponsored by National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). Funds research and development of innovative assessment approaches to advance medical education assessment.
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The NBME Stemmler Grant Program supports the research and development of innovative assessment approaches with the potential to advance assessment in medical education. The application will open on April 6, 2026. Letters of Intent for the 2027 cycle are due June 29, 2026.
Medical education is evolving and the need for new and innovative ways to assess knowledge and skills is more critical than ever. The Edward J. Stemmler M.
D. Medical Education Research Grant Program provides grants to researchers taking on this important work by funding projects that have the potential to advance medical education assessment. Expected outcomes include advancements 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.
Both pilots and more comprehensive projects are of interest. Collaborative investigations within or among institutions are eligible and encouraged, particularly as they strengthen the likelihood of the project's contribution and success. Each year, as many as three awards of up to $150,000 each are given to research teams to support their efforts to drive innovations in the field.
Teams are required to include one junior member, which also provides an opportunity for researchers and faculty in the early stages of their career to receive mentorship and gain a broader understanding of medical education and assessment research. Letters of Intent for the 2027 cycle are due June 29, 2026.
Eligibility: This program is currently open to principal investigators with appointments at LCME- and AOA/COCA-accredited medical schools. View additional eligibility guidelines During open cycles, you can apply for the grant by submitting a Letter of Intent (LOI) and Proposal. Letter of Intent Instructions Letter of Intent (LOI) Description Guide explains the requirements and format that should be followed for your LOI submission.
When you are ready to submit your LOI, please visit the Stemmler Grant Portal. on NBME’s Submittable page. Select the 2026 Edward J.
Stemmler M. D. Medical Education Research Grant Program hyperlink or the “Submit” button.
Read the Guidelines and complete the form. Follow the instructions for submitting and attaching your LOI documents. You may save your LOI submission at any time and return to complete it later by scrolling to the bottom of the submission form and selecting “Save Draft.
” Interested in submitting a Stemmler Grant proposal? Download the guidelines below to learn more. Stemmler Grant Program Proposal Guidelines Stemmler Grant Program Proposal Budget Template When your project is approved for funding, the Stemmler team will work with you to complete the contract between your organization and NBME.
Funding is contingent upon completing the contract process and providing NBME with IRB documentation. Once your project is funded and in progress, interim and final reports are required as part of your contractual agreement. Guidelines for report submission are provided below.
For information specific to your obligations, please refer to your Stemmler Grant contract. You will receive reminders from the Stemmler team regarding due dates for your reports. You are required to submit an interim report midway through the grant funding period.
Release of the remainder of grant funds is contingent upon our receipt of your interim report. Download Interim Project and Fiscal Report Form Download Interim Project Narrative Report Form You are required to submit a final report within 60 days of the completion of the project. A one-time extension may be granted, but you must submit a detailed request in writing.
Download Final Project Fiscal Report Form Download Final Project Narrative Report Form Since its founding in 1995, the Stemmler Grant Program has contributed to 110 research projects and recipient publications have been cited over 3,100 times. Learn more about recent recipients and their projects within the links below.
2020 Stemmler Grants Projects 2021 Stemmler Grants Projects 2022 Stemmler Grants Projects 2023 Stemmler Grants Projects 2024 Stemmler Grants Projects 2025 Stemmler Grants Projects Emerging Innovators Grants This program empowers early- to mid-career faculty, researchers and leaders to explore visionary ideas.
Innovations in Assessment Discover how the latest advances in technology are being applied within medical education assessment to improve teaching and learning.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Researchers in medical education assessment. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 29, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Stemmler Grants is funded by National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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