INSPIRE Funding Awards

Each year, INSPIRE gives out funding opportunities for investigators in pediatric simulation-based research.

The International Network for Simulation-based Pediatric Innovation, Research and Education was established in 2011 from a group of simulation-based pediatric researchers from a variety of disciplines looking to improve collaboration, mentorship, and productivity. Our mission is to improve the lives of children through healthcare simulation science.

INSPIRE is united in its desire to improve performance, foster innovation, and reduce errors in patient care via rigorous pediatric simulation-based research using all types of simulation tools (computer screen-based simulators, task trainers, human patient simulators, virtual reality, hybrid devices, and standardized patients).

INSPIRE is seeking studies that are both innovative and have strong potential for a positive impact on healthcare delivery. INSPIRE is proud to announce several new funding opportunities for simulation-based research in pediatrics in 2023.

INSPIRE Funding Award Applications are now open closed for the Research, Travel, and Opportunities Award. If you would like to submit an INSPIRE Micro-Award, complete and submit the INSPIRE Micro-Award RFP to [email protected].

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 2023

INSPIRE will begin accepting applications for the following awards in June 2024.

INSPIRE Opportunities Award for novice, non-MD, and LMIC investigators: 

INSPIRE is excited to announce broad funding opportunities for investigators in pediatric simulation-based research from diverse backgrounds including low- and middle-income countries, non-physician roles, and novice investigators.

Up to three proposals focused on smaller research projects for novice investigators, non-physician investigators, and investigators from low- and middle-income countries will be funded for a one-year duration with a maximum of $10,000 USD each. INSPIRE LMIC and novice award RFP 2023

INSPIRE Research Award: 

INSPIRE is seeking studies that are both innovative and have strong potential for a positive impact on healthcare delivery. INSPIRE is proud to announce broad funding opportunities for simulation-based research in pediatrics. 

One proposal for broad research will be funded for a two-year duration with a maximum budget of $30,000 USD total.  INSPIRE research award RFP 2023

INSPIRE Travel Awards: 

INSPIRE is offering travel awards for INSPIRE investigators to travel to INSPIRE at IMSH and IPSSW in 2024 with priority to investigators from low- and middle-income countries as well as non-MD investigators.  INSPIRE travel award RFP 2023

Grant Writing Resources

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

Thank you,
On Behalf of the INSPIRE Awards/Funding Committee