Note: The RFP for academic year 2026-2027 (cohort 8) is open now through January 30, 2026. To schedule an informational planning call to discuss this opportunity and your application with the team, 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 open now through January 30, 2026. To schedule an informational planning call to discuss this opportunity and your application with the team, email niche-med_admin@aadmd.org.
Important Timeline to Know
Review the program timeline here.
Next Cohort: The Cohort 8 RFP will be open to applications proposing project activities to be implemented during the 2026-2027 academic year. Medical Schools must be located in the U.S. and have not previously received a NICHE-MED grant to be eligible.
Open & Close Dates: RFP opens mid-October 2025 | RFP closes January 30, 2026 at 11:59pm PST
Funding Decisions: Cohort 8 funding decisions will be announced late February 2026.
