WMS Research Grants 2026 is calling for applications from WMS members, young investigators, medical students, residents and fellows for its yearly grant scheme. The program is divided into four parts, allowing applicants to apply for those that fit their criteria.
The Wilderness Medical Society is a nonprofit organisation that seeks to equip its members worldwide with the right tools and settings to advance medicine.
They aim to treat their patients no matter the setting or place with the right equipment. With over 4,100 members, WMS currently operates in about 50 countries and continues to advance medical care, even in the wilderness.
Up to $10,000 is available for this year’s grant program, sponsored by the Wilderness Medical Society, to advance medical research. Applications will close on October 15, 2026.
WMS Research Grants 2026 Program Overview
| Item | Details |
| Grant Name | WMS Research Grants 2026 |
| Funding Organization | Wilderness Medical Society |
| Amount Available | $5,000 to $10,000 |
| Country | Worldwide |
| Deadline | October 15, 2026 |
| Eligible Applicants | Medical students, PhD candidates, young investigators, residents and fellows. |
| Decision Timeline | December 18, 2026 |
Funding Benefits
The grant scheme will offer its awards in four different schemes:
- Charles S. Houston Grant: This grant is for medical students (MD/DO) and awards up to $5,000. Applicants for this grant must submit their application draft to the Foundation’s research committee through abrne@wms.org. However, this must be submitted at least one month before the official application submission deadline.
- Research-in-Training Grant: Awards $5,000 specifically for residents and fellows who are graduates of an accredited medical education. Also, doctoral candidates can apply for this Grant.
- Herbert N. Hultgren Grant: This Grant supports WMS members at any stage of their careers. It also seeks to support their research in advancing the field of wilderness medicine with $10,000.
- WMS Hackett Research Grant: With awards of up to $10,000, this Grant scheme will support young investigators within 5 years of completing their training program. This could be for their residency, fellowship or post-doctoral training program that aims to improve wilderness medicine practice.
Who Can Apply?
- Applicants must be either standard or premium members of the WMS.
- They must not have received a WMS grant previously and can apply to only one category of the grant scheme.
- They must strictly adhere to the application format.
- All projects must be completed within 18 months of receiving the award.
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Required Documents
- Project proposal
- Budget
- Completed application form
- Regulatory paperwork
- Proof of ethics for a project involving human subjects
- Curriculum Vitae
How to Apply for the WMS Research Grants 2026
- Visit the official application website and read through the guidelines.
- Prepare all documents into a single PDF file for submission.
- Submit your application and all the relevant documents before October 15, 2026
- If successful, you will receive the next steps for funding by December 18, 2026.
Apply now: https://wms.org/grants26
