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The Established Researcher/Educational Scholar Fund (ER/ESF) supports SEAMO’s objectives to build an academy of SEAMO physician researchers, educational leaders and scholars with a critical mass sufficient to enable the continuous implementation of best principles and leading practices in research and medical education and innovation.

SEAMO-­funded established researchers are eligible to receive a maximum of $50,000 per year, for a three-year period to support the development and/or enhancement of research.

SEAMO-­funded established educational scholars are eligible to receive a maximum of $25,000 per year, for a three‐year period to support the development and/or enhancement of educational scholarship.

Those eligible for support must:

  1. Be a SEAMO-funded physician
  2. Be an established investigator or established faculty member

See the terms of reference.

Check out a full list of previous winners and their projects.

Established Researcher / Educational Scholar Fund (ER/ESF) Videos

Screenshot of Dr. Boris Zevin interview

SEAMO Established Researcher/Educational Scholar Fund Winner 2024: Dr. Boris Zevin interview

Screenshot of Dr. Rob Siemens interview

SEAMO Established Researcher/Educational Scholar Fund Winner 2024: Dr. Rob Siemens interview

Screenshot of Dr. Sunil Patel interview

SEAMO Established Researcher/Educational Scholar Fund Winner 2024: Dr. Sunil Patel interview

Screenshot of Dr. Paula James interview

SEAMO Established Researcher/Educational Scholar Fund Winner 2024: Dr. Paula James interview

Screenshot of Dr. Jennifer Flemming interview

SEAMO Established Researcher/Educational Scholar Fund Winner 2024: Dr. Jennifer Flemming interview

Screenshot of Dr. DJ Cook interview

SEAMO Established Researcher/Educational Scholar Fund Winner 2024: Dr. DJ Cook interview