The purpose of the MMS LGBTQ Research Grant program is to encourage and incorporate cultural competency training early in medical education to make strides towards improving health care quality, access and equity for LGBTQ patients in the Commonwealth.  To that end, the Massachusetts Medical Society seeks to:

• Fund projects in curriculum development or production of research that address lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer as well as intersex and differences in sex development (DSD) health disparities.
• Fund projects that demonstrate thoughtful review of existing conditions/environment and define opportunities for diminishing health disparities experienced by LGBTQ patients.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Application Deadline

Grant applications are due by 4:00 pm on October 4, 2019 to the MMS Committee on LGBTQ Matters (submit via email toetally@mms.org).  Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

The MMS Committee on LGBTQ Matters and MMS Committee on Medical Education will consult with the MMS Office of the General Counsel in reviewing applications.  Grant awardees will be notified by December 20, 2019 for funding in calendar year 2020.  There will be up to four grants awarded, each for up to $4,000.00.  The MMS reserves the right, in its sole discretion, not to issue any award, or to issue fewer than four awards.

For full details about this grant program and how to apply, please click here.

Questions?  Please email etally@mms.org or call Erin Tally at 781-434-7413.