Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question that is not answered here, please contact the Neuro-EM Program Manager, Meagan Ramsey, at maramsey@med.umich.edu.



K12 Program Eligibility

I am an emergency medicine physician located outside the United States. Am I eligible to apply for the program?

The Neuro-EM program eligibility criteria include that applicants must be a clinically practicing emergency medicine physician at an academic institution with a research mission in the United States, as well as a citizen or noncitizen national of the United States or lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

 

I am conducting neurological research related to emergency medicine, but I am not a clinically practicing emergency medicine physician or pediatric emergency medicine physician. Am I eligible to apply for the program?

The Neuro-EM Program requires that applicants be clinically practicing in emergency medicine (pediatrics or adult). In other words, you must be board certified or board eligible in EM or pediatric EM.

 

I am in my 3rd faculty year. Am I eligible to apply to be a scholar?

Applicants must be within the first two years of your initial faculty appointment as Instructor or Assistant Professor (after residency or fellowship training) at the time of the Oct 1 application due date. Note: A faculty appointment during fellowship training does not count as your initial faculty appointment.

 

How is parental and medical leave accounted for in the program eligibility window?

Parental, medical, or other well-justified leave for personal or family situations of generally less than 12 months duration is not included in the 2-year faculty eligibility limit. Consistent with NIH practice, we will approve an extension of one year for childbirth within the 2-year eligibility window. Please send your information to the Neuro-EM Program Manager, Meagan Ramsey (maramsey@med.umich.edu) prior to preparing your application to obtain an extension approval.

 

I am conducting research that does not fit within the NINDS mission. Am I eligible to apply?

The Neuro-EM program will also accept applications for emergency care research in the neurological sciences that that falls in the missions of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). If you are not sure if your topic is in scope, please send your tentative proposal title/topic and aims to the Neuro-EM Program Manager, Meagan Ramsey (maramsey@med.umich.edu) for review.

 

Will certain types or topics of emergency care research in the neurological sciences be prioritized for funding?

Any type of research is eligible (e.g., basic, clinical, translational, health services), and your research can focus on patients of any age (pediatrics, adults, geriatrics). We are not prioritizing a specific type or topic of research.

 

If I am not selected for funding this year, will I be allowed to reapply next year if I still meet the eligibility criteria?

Yes, resubmission applications will be accepted for the October 2025 application deadline for those who continue to meet the program eligibility criteria (e.g., are in the first two years of initial faculty appointment).

 

I am an early career researcher interested in this program, but I do not meet all eligibility criteria. Is there a way I can still be involved?

Even if you are not eligible to apply for funding, you are welcome to attend our virtual Neuro-EM research and career development webinars, which will begin in Spring 2025. Please submit your information through the contact form on our site, and we will add you to our email list so you receive webinar updates.

Pipeline Program

What type of support is provided through the Pipeline Program?

If you are chosen to participate in the Pipeline Program, the primary support provided is that you will be able to attend the Neuro-EM Scholars Program Annual Retreat, where you will receive grant writing training, attend career development sessions, and participate in networking events. Funds for your travel, lodging, and meals for the Retreat will be reimbursed. After the Retreat, you will also be invited to all Neuro-EM webinars. We anticipate Pipeline Program participants will then apply to be Neuro-EM K12 scholars within 1-2 years.

I am being nominated for the Pipeline Program. Do I need to describe a project idea in my personal statement on the nomination form?

Pipeline nominees are not required to describe a specific research project in their nomination form. However, if you have a project idea you might like to pursue in the next 1-2 years, you are welcome to briefly describe the project idea if this would help demonstrate your academic vision, research interests, and why you would benefit from the program.

Retreat Travel & Accommodations

LODGING

Which hotel is the official Retreat hotel?

The Graduate Hotel – Ann Arbor: 615 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

I will be staying for an additional night(s). How do I make these arrangements?

Neuro-EM Scholars program staff will arrange all hotel accommodations on your behalf – even those extra night(s)! Please just be sure to provide your travel arrival and departure dates via the Travel Information Form.

How will those additional nights be paid for?

Upon check in, the Graduate Hotel will secure payment for the additional nights only. Guests are responsible for all expenses incurred outside of official Retreat dates, social events, and accommodations.

What time is check in/check out?

Check In: 4:00PM, Check Out: 11AM
The hotel can hold your luggage if you arrive early, and a room is not ready. We will also have a secure luggage room available at the Retreat venue to hold your belongings until the conclusion of the Retreat on Saturday.


AIRFARE

Which airport is closest to the Retreat?

Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)
 
How much will I be reimbursed for?

You will be reimbursed up to the value of an economy ticket.
 
How do I submit my airfare reimbursement request?

Please complete and digitally sign the TBHER form and send both that document AND an itemized copy of your flight itinerary to Lisa Coon (heraldli@umich.edu) or Sue Wozniak (swo@umich.edu). To expedite processing, we also kindly ask that you please save all files in a way that it can be easily identified by your LAST NAME (eg. Smith_Airfare.pdf)

     - Receipt must include a record of the total cost of the airfare AND date of purchase.
     - This file will be used as documentation for reimbursement purposes required by the University of Michigan.


TRANSPORTATION

Will there be transportation available to and/or from Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)?

Guests must arrange their own travel from Detroit Metro to the Graduate Hotel. Group transportation will be provided to Detroit Metro after the Retreat ends on Friday, December 5.

Uber and Lyft are easy and reliable options, as well as the following University-approved limo services:

Golden Limo
https://goldenlimo.com/
(734) 668-8282

Network Car Service LLC
https://www.facebook.com/NetworkCarService/
(734) 787-8200

What are my options if I arrive outside of the official Retreat dates?

Any transport outside of those dates (before December 2 or after December 5) is up to the guest. Please refer to the car services listed above.

Other

I would like resources to assist in preparing my K12 application like career development timeline tables, skills gap analysis tables, a blank biosketch file, and a budget spreadsheet. How can I access these?

Please email the Neuro-EM Program Manager, Meagan Ramsey (maramsey@med.umich.edu) and she will share a folder of resources with you.

I have a research opportunity I would like to share with program scholars and pipeline participants. How can I share this information?

Please email the Neuro-EM Program Manager, Meagan Ramsey (maramsey@med.umich.edu) and provide a few details about the opportunity. She will work with you to determine an avenue for sharing, which might involve speaking during a future program webinar and/or sharing the opportunity through our program resources page.

Have a question or want to learn more about the program?

Fill out the contact form to the right, and a member of the Neuro-EM Scholars Program team will connect with you about your request.