Quick Links
- Additional Research Ideas
- Mentor Criteria & Sign-up Page
- Find a Research Mentor
- Research Judges (names, phone numbers, e-mail...link to another page)
- Research Competition Timeline
- Download Abstract Kit/Abstract Application
- Madigan Fellowship Link
- Every Doc Can Do Research Workbook (Word/PDF)
- Every Doc Can Do A Case Report Workbook (Word/PDF)
- Every Doc Can Do A Poster Workbook (Word/PDF)
- Publishing Your Research
- Good Poster/Bad Poster Handout
- Good Poster/Bad Poster Display
USAFP Research Grants Program
The Clinical Investigations Committee accepts grant applications on a rolling basis.
If you aren't sure if your idea is grant-worthy, you will be able to begin the process by submitting a simple "Letter of Intent" (LOI) that briefly describes your proposed grant. The LOI will permit a quicker review of a project concept. The CIC suggests taking a look at the actual grant application forms prior to submitting a LOI to familiarize yourself with the Research Grant Initiative "PRIORITIES" and "CONSIDERATIONS."
Letters of Intent will be received electronically on a rolling submission basis. They will be reviewed upon receipt with a response from the Chair of the Clinical Investigations Committee within 6-8 weeks from the receipt of the LOI.
Grant Applications/Proposals will be reviewed twice a year. This will be at the Judges Workshop in early November and during the Annual Meeting (March/April). Grant submissions must be mailed as instructed in the Grant Application Forms at a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the two review dates. A response will be made within 4 weeks from review. Upon final approval of the Grant Application, disbursement of funds will be made approximately 4 weeks from the approved date.
LOI Instructions 
LOI Self-evaluation checklist
Grant Application Forms 
Also available in Adobe Acrobat PDF format
Have a grant that you have completed? Click here to download your final report form.
Please direct all research related questions to:
Mrs. Dianne Reamy 
804-968-4436 (W) - Richmond, VA
204 May Lane 804-968-4418 (FAX) - Richmond, VA
Edgewater, MD 21037 Email: direamy@vafp.org
Updated forms reflecting this contact information will be forthcoming.
Research Competition Timeline - 2009
Here are the dates you need to know:
| September 2008 | Abstract Deadline |
| November 2008 | Abstract Acceptance & Rejection Letters Sent |
| January 2009 | Written Papers are Due |
| April 3-8, 2009 | USAFP Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL |
Abstract Kit Download & Online Application
Click on the links below to download your own copy of the USAFP Research Competition Abstract kit (a Web page with individual document links), the new Abstract Application and the Abstract Submission documents as Adobe Acrobat forms to be filled out and submitted via email (you need the free Acrobat 7.0 Reader to accomplish this). You cannot save the Abstract Application documents on your computer unless you have the full version of Adobe Acrobat, but you can print out your own copy prior to submission.
Abstract Kit (Web Page for files) 
Abstract Application Abstract Submission Form
Some Other Resources for Funding:
FEDIX
USUHS
COS (Community of Science - must register to receive weekly updates)
AAFP/F
AAFP National Research Network
Additional Research Ideas
Just some ideas to consider for research in addition to the ones people traditionally think about.
Mentor Criteria & Sign-Up Page
Interested in becoming a Research Mentor? Right click on this link to download the Application (use Save As) which lists the categories of expertise most requested when asking for assistance.
Instructions for submitting an Application for consideration:
- Save the file to disk as a MS Word file
- Complete the form and Save As the form with your last name in the document's name (ex. Mentor Application - Dianne Reamy)
- Email Mrs. Dianne Reamy of your desire to mentor and attach your completed Application Form and a current curriculum vitae (also in MS Word). Thank you.
Find a Research Mentor
If you are interested in receiving assistance from a USAFP mentor for your research project, please contact one of the Clinical Investigations Committee members noted below. They will work with you to obtain a mentor best qualified to meet your needs.
John A. Edwards, MD / Major, MC, USA
Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington
(Office) 253-968-2071
(Email) John.Edwards@nw.amedd.army.mil or john.a.edwards@us.army.mil
Dean A. Seehusen, MD / Major, MC, USA
DDEAMC, DFCM, Ft. Gordon, GA 30805
(Office) 706-787-9336 or 706-787-9355
(Email) dseehusen@msn.com
Publishing Your Research - Links to Journals in which you may publish your research
- Annals of Family Medicine
- Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Military Medicine
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