Physicians-in-Training Travel Grants

Each year, the Southern Medical Association allocates funds to provide travel grants for medical students, residents, and fellows who are presenting at an official SMA activity. These grants are intended to help defray travel and lodging expenses and support physicians-in-training as they share their work and engage with the broader medical community. Eligible applicants may receive up to $500 in reimbursement for documented travel-related expenses, such as transportation and accommodations..

About SMA's Physicians-in-Training Travel Grants

Each year, the Southern Medical Association allocates funds to provide travel grants for medical students, residents, and fellows who are presenting at an official SMA activity.

Eligibility: Applicants must be medical students, residents, or fellows presenting at an SMA-sponsored event.
Application Process: Applications must be submitted through the SMA website.
Award Amount: Grants are awarded up to a maximum of $500 per applicant, based on documented travel expenses (e.g., transportation, lodging, etc.). Reimbursement will not exceed the amount spent.
Review and Approval: All applications are reviewed and approved by the SMA Leadership.

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Physicians-In-Training Travel Grant Application

This form is to support travel grants for medical students, residents, and fellows who are presenting at an official SMA activity.

Name of Applicant Requesting Grant(Required)

First Last

Institution(Required)

Name of medical school/ residency program

Current Training Status(Required)

(Medical student/Resident/Fellow)

Conference/Competition Details

Name of Conference/Competition:

Physicians-In-Training Leadership Conference

Annual Scientific Assembly

Funding Information

Amount Requested (up to $500):(Required)

Describe what these funds will be used for (hotel, travel, etc.)

Statement of Need

Please describe why this funding is necessary to support your attendance and presentation at this activity:(Required)

Applicant Agreement(Required)

Funding will be distributed after the conference has been attended.

Funding will be reimbursed only up to the amount of actual travel, lodging, and related expenses incurred.

Receipts must be provided

Signature

Date

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Reviewer 1(Required)

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Reviewer 1-

Reject

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Reviewer 2(Required)

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Reviewer 2-

Reject