INSPIRE Awards

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

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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

Please check each Request For Proposal document thoroughly for application instructions.