The CAP Foundation Equity and Equality in Diagnostics Award provides up to $10,000 for projects addressing bias and disparities in pathology and laboratory medicine.
Supported approaches include improving representation in diagnostic datasets, reducing inequities in testing and strengthening community access to clinical trials. Sustainable projects with potential for adoption across institutions receive priority.
Eligibility and Application Criteria
- Pathology residents and fellows may apply.
- Early-career pathologists must be within five years of board certification.
- Medical students need a faculty sponsor and a pathology-related research or community health project.
- Proposals must address equity, inclusion or bias reduction in pathology.
- Applications require institutional support or mentor endorsement.
- Applicants must provide a project proposal, justified budget and CV.
- Collaborative proposals involving academic departments, community laboratories or nonprofit partners are encouraged.
Funding Details
- Maximum award: $10,000 USD.
- Duration: One year.
- Purpose: Data-driven or community-engaged work improving diagnostic equity.
Deadline
- Application deadline: December 8, 2026.
- Anticipated project start: February–March 2027.