Education research awards
The Office of Education Research is committed to advancing education research and supporting the careers of Mayo Clinic educators. Through a variety of funding opportunities, we support scholarship that enhances the quality of education across Mayo Clinic. These awards provide faculty with opportunities to develop education research skills, conduct high-impact studies, and contribute to the broader field of education research.
Endowment for Education Research Award (EERA)
The Endowment for Education Research Award is awarded by OASES to increase the value of Mayo’s educational programs, contribute to the science of education literature and help develop the academic careers of Mayo educators.
| Award | Details | Amount | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endowment for Education Research (EERA) Tier 1 | Research grant Small / pilot project |
$12,500 | 1 year |
| Endowment to Education Research (EERA) Tier 2 | Research grant Larger / stage 1 project |
$50,000 | 1 year |
Education Science Career Development Award (ESCDA)
The Education Science Career Development Award is awarded by OASES to provide faculty development opportunities to Mayo faculty who wish to pursue education research as a significant component of their careers.
| Award | Details | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Education Science Career Development Award (ESCDA) | Career development Seminars, workshops, courses Learning theory Research methods Writing skills |
9 months |
Mid-Career Clinician Education Research Award (MCERA)
The Mid-Career Clinician Education Research Award (MCERA) provides funding for Mayo Clinic physicians who are established education researchers and poised to expand their scholarly impact. The award is designed to protect time to engage in education research, mentor and teach others, and contribute to strengthening institutional capacity in health professions education scholarship.
| Award | Details | Amount | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Career Clinician Education Research Award (MCERA) | Sustained support Mid-career (early sustained success; education research career focus) |
$35,000/year | 3 years |
Clinician Education Investigator Award (CEIA)
The Clinician Education Investigator is the first Mayo Clinic award of its kind dedicated to supporting education researchers who have significant, sustained contributions to Education Science on a national and international scale.
| Award | Details | Amount | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinician Education Investigator Award (CEIA) | Sustained support Late career (significant sustained contributions; international reputation) |
$50,000/year | Indefinite |