2026 NBME's Innovations to Advance Pathway and Bridge to Medicine Programs
National Board of Medical Examiners
Who can apply
NBME and the ASPBP are working collaboratively to develop evidence-based best practices demonstrating how pathway programs successfully support recruiting, educating and retaining physicians, particularly those from populations underrepresented and/or traditionally underserved in medicine. To do this, the organizations are creating various pathway program grant opportunities across the educational continuum. This funding opportunity is designed to support programs that create pathways to careers in medicine. Community-based, elementary to high school and higher education programs are eligible to submit applications that focus on evaluating the evidence for success of a particular educational or programmatic intervention strategy.. Eligibility to apply includes 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations and programs or their fiscal sponsors and not-for-profit institutions.. Eligibility Requirements:. One-time awards up to $20,000 for programs wanting to develop the foundation for an innovative intervention strategy (or strategies). Community programs, established education entities, and any collaborations are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be asked to submit their proposal describing/explaining
About this opportunity
The call for Letters of Intent on innovations to advance pathways and bridges to medicine programs is open. Letters of Intent are due by March 23, 2026, and final proposals are due by June 28, 2026. NBME and the ASPBP are working collaboratively to develop evidence-based best practices demonstrating how pathway programs successfully support recruiting, educating and retaining physicians, particularly those from populations underrepresented and/or traditionally underserved in medicine. To do this, the s are creating various pathway program grant opportunities across the educational continuum. This funding opportunity is designed to support programs that create pathways to careers in medicine. Community-based, elementary to high school and higher education programs are eligible to submit app...