Research Funding Opportunities

The Medical Toxicology Foundation funds innovative projects that support the Foundation’s mission to advance research and education in the prevention and treatment of patients adversely impacted by drugs, chemicals, and natural toxins.

SAEMF / MTF Toxicology
Research Grant

Next Application Deadline:
TBA

Jointly sponsored by the Medical Toxicology Foundation and the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation, the mission of the grant is to provide support for research proposals that advance the science of medical toxicology in emergency medicine, fostering collaboration between members of ACMT and SAEM.

MTF Practice Grant

Next Application Deadline:
March 2, 2026

The practice of Medical Toxicology increasingly involves the provision of clinical care directly to patients, including bedside evaluation in the acute care setting, outpatient clinic visits, and telemedicine consultations. The MTF is offering up to $10,000 to fund research evaluating the potential economic and clinical benefits of medical toxicology services.

MTF Discretionary
Fund

Next Application Deadline:
Applications Accepted on a Rolling Basis

The MTF provides funding for a number of research grants for medical toxicologists and trainees, and travel scholarships for medical students and residents. Occasionally, requests come to the MTF that do not fit in these timeframes or existing guidelines. The MTF has set up a small discretionary fund to consider these requests. The maximum request amount is $5,000.