Note: The RFP for academic year 2026-2027 (cohort 8) is now closed and award notifications will be made by early March. The next RFP cycle will open in Fall 2026. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the NICHE-MED Medical School Partner program, please email niche-med_admin@aadmd.org.
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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. At this time, Medical School partners must be located in the U.S. and are only eligible to receive a NICHE-MED MSP grant one-time.
Note: The RFP for academic year 2026-2027 (cohort 8) is now closed and award notifications will be made by early March. The next RFP cycle will open in Fall 2026. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the NICHE-MED Medical School Partner program, please email niche-med_admin@aadmd.org.
Important Timeline to Know
Review the program timeline here.
Next Cohort: We are currently working on Cohort 8 who proposed project activities will be implemented during the 2026-2027 academic year. Allopathic and Osteopathic Medical Schools located in the U.S. and who have not previously received a NICHE-MED grant are eligible. Current RFP for Cohort 8 is closed. The RFP for Cohort 9 will open in Fall 2027.
