Research Grants

SCCM’s research grants are awarded each year to critical care professionals seeking funding to advance critical care.

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Obtain funding for projects that advance critical care. The Society of Critical Care Medicine’s research grants offer opportunities for established and early-career researchers. Research priorities include projects that address:

  • Basic science/cellular research
  • Clinical research
  • Translational research
  • General principles
  • Education research
  • Health services and delivery research
  • Patients and families:
    survivorship and recovery
 

Applications are currently closed and will open Summer 2026.

Download the SCCM Research Grant Application Checklist

SCCM-Weil Research Grant

Two grants of $50,000 each

  • Research areas: Basic, translational, or clinical; patients and families (survivorship and recovery); health services and delivery; education
  • Research completed within 12 months
  • Single-site clinical study

Recipients of the SCCM-Weil Research Grants

Discovery Research Grant

One grant of $100,000

  • Research areas: Translational or clinical; patients and families (survivorship and recovery); health services and delivery; education
  • Research completed within 12 months
  • Multi-institutional study (collaboration between at least two institutions)
  • Plan for engagement of early-career investigators, if applicable

Recipients of the Discovery Research Grant

Member Benefit

You must be an SCCM Professional or Select Member to apply for the SCCM research grants and section Congress scholarships. Join SCCM or upgrade your membership at any time. 

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