Education and Research Fund
Your gift pays for the fellowships, seed grants and travel awards that bring new people into medical physics and move its research forward.
AAPM established the Education and Research (E&R) Fund in 1989 to pay for strategic research and education programs. In 2025 it funded about $662,000 in grants, fellowships, mentorship programs and awards. Gifts come from members, local chapters and peer organizations, and member gifts matter most.
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What your gift supports
Research Seed Grants
Early funding that helps investigators develop research concepts toward longer-term support.
Student Fellowships
Undergraduate fellowships that attract outstanding students and promote diversity in the field, and PhD student fellowships.
Mentorship Programs
Programs that connect trainees and early-career members with experienced mentors.
Travel Awards and Lectureships
Travel grants, travel and tuition awards, and distinguished lectureships.