Note: The RFP for academic year 2025-2026 project activities is now open. Application deadline is January 31, 2025.
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Through the Medical School Partner Grants Program NICHE-MED aims to…
impact medical students’ attitudes, knowledge, and/or skills to address underlying ableism and address how future physicians think about disability.
NICHE-MED awards Medical School Partners a $15,000 grant to implement curriculum enhancements that address gaps in medical education regarding patients with IDD. AADMD believes it is essential to include self-advocates with IDD in curriculum efforts. Schools should be prepared to work with community partner(s) to ensure meaningful inclusion of self-advocates in curriculum development and delivery. Medical School Partners get access to technical assistance from AADMD to ensure project success.
Note: The RFP for academic year 2025-2026 project activities is now open. Application deadline is January 31, 2025.
Important Timeline to Know
Review the program timeline here.
Next Cohort: The Cohort 7 RFP will be open to applications proposing project activities to be implemented during the 2025-2026 academic year.
Open & Close Dates: RFP opens late November 2024 | RFP closes January 31, 2025
Funding Decisions: Cohort 7 funding decisions will be announced late February 2025.
