Roundtable: Exploring the Landscape of Critical Care Research Funding

This roundtable is hosted by Discovery, SCCM's Critical Care Research Network.

The clinical research funding landscape continues to evolve, with increasing competition for federal support and growing emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact. For critical care clinician-scientists, securing funding can be especially challenging given the complexity of critical illness research and the need to balance research pursuits with clinical responsibilities.

Building on the strong engagement from our previous roundtable discussion on industry-funded research, this free virtual roundtable expands the conversation to explore a broader range of funding opportunities. Hear from experienced investigators as they discuss federal, foundation, society, and industry funding pathways; share strategies for developing competitive proposals; and offer practical guidance for building a sustainable research program. Whether you are launching your first project or seeking to diversify your funding portfolio, this discussion will provide insights to help advance your research career.

Thursday, October 22, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time

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Learning objectives: 

• Identify key funding strategies tailored to early-career clinicians in critical care  
• Explore the expanding role of alternative and crowdsourced funding mechanisms, including philanthropy, foundation support, and public engagement platforms  
• Highlight critical care–specific funding opportunities across federal, foundation, and industry programs