Each year, INSPIRE gives out funding opportunities for investigators in pediatric simulation-based research. INSPIRE is seeking studies that are both innovative and have strong potential for a positive impact on healthcare delivery.
The submission portal for the Opportunities and Research Award is open until 11:59 pm ET (US) on October 6, 2025. The INSPIRE Micro-award submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Opportunities Award
Up to five proposals focused on smaller research projects for novice investigators, non-physician investigators, investigators from low- and middle-income countries, and INSPIRE members, will be funded for a one-year duration with a maximum of $5,000 USD each. Check out the Opportunities Award RFP.
Research Award
One proposal for broad research will be funded for a two-year duration with a maximum budget of $15,000 USD total. Check out the Research Award RFP.
Submit INSPIRE Award Now!
INSPIRE accepts applications for the Micro-Awards year round. If you are interested in submitting a proposal for a micro-award, please check out the information below. When you are ready, please submit all required documents to info@inspiresim.org.
INSPIRE Micro-Awards:
INSPIRE is offering small project micro-awards for INSPIRE investigators with ongoing projects that require some additional funding for discrete, well-defined needs to complete the project. Awards will be given for up to $2,000 each. INSPIRE Micro-award RFP INSPIRE Micro-Awards are accepted throughout the year. Please submit all micro-award proposals to info@inspiresim.org.
Grant Writing Resources
- https://sites.google.com/yale.edu/inspire/home
- https://sites.google.com/view/grant-writing/home
- Check out a sample budget for your award application HERE.
Please check each Request For Proposal document thoroughly for application instructions.