Microfinance as a method of facilitating research in emergency medicine

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Microgrants are a novel concept where small grants are used to facilitate research. The concept might have a place in developing emergency medicine research, especially in countries where emergency medicine is not established or in new areas of research. Two exam...

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Main Authors: Folkestad Lars, Brabrand Mikkel, Hallas Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sjtrem.com/content/18/1/23
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Summary:<p>Abstract</p> <p>Microgrants are a novel concept where small grants are used to facilitate research. The concept might have a place in developing emergency medicine research, especially in countries where emergency medicine is not established or in new areas of research. Two examples of the beneficial effects of microgrants in emergency medicine research are described. Emergency medicine interest groups and foundations should consider setting up microgrant schemes.</p>
ISSN:1757-7241