The Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA) “Scholars in Sexuality Research Grants Program” supports junior investigators conducting research into human sexuality and sexual wellness. It is the intent of this program to attract junior clinicians and researchers to the field of sexual medicine and to support their early studies.
Deadline: April 9, 2025
Eligibility Requirements
- Applications will be accepted from graduate or medical students, residents in graduate medical education training programs, and post-doctoral/post-residency fellows.
- Applications will be accepted from researchers representing diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to: urology, psychology, psychiatry, gynecology, internal medicine, geriatrics, public health, physiology, genetics, molecular biology, social work, law, etc.
- Research projects must be carried out within the United States or Canada to qualify for funding.
- Applicant’s mentor must be an SMSNA member.
- All funded applicants will receive membership in the SMSNA at no charge for 2 years.
Amount Description
The maximum award amounts are:
- $5,000 for Undergraduate/Medical/Graduate School Students
- $7,500 for Resident or Post-Doctoral/Fellows
Awards will be paid to the sponsoring institution (medical school, hospital, university). Awards cannot be paid directly to the successful applicant or mentor.